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Zurich Citizens News, 1972-06-15, Page 1NO, 24 FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 19'72 ALL IN FUN - When the members of the Zurich Fire Department tried out one of the new hydrants which have been installed in connect- ion with the rebuilding of the village's water system, the evening turned out to be quite interesting from a spectator's point of view. The top photo shows one group of firemen trying to get the best of another with the powerful stream of water coming from the new hydrant, while the lower photo shows still another group trying to dry them- selves off while others fight it out in the background. With the addit- ion of many new fire hydrants throughout the village, the department feel they are now in a much better position to fight any fires that break out. During the week of Tune 4 to Tune 10, the Exeter detachment investigated a total of seven motor vehicle collisions, in which one rider of a bicycle was hit and killed south of Exeter. Five injuries were report ed in the accidents. Thirty-five warning s were handed out under the Highway Traffic Act, while a total of 22 charges were laid under the same act. Along with the rash of traffic accidents, the detachment also investigated 40 other cases uncle the criminal code. One theft was investigated, and 10 charges laid under the Liquor Control Act. The accidents were as follows On Sunday, Provincial Constable Don Mason investig- ated a minor motor vehicle collision on Huron street, west, Exeter, involving a vehicle owned by Arthur Belling Motors, Exeter. The driver was a juven- ile. Damage $200. At 11.05 p.m. Tune 5, Const- able D. A . Lamont investigated a minor personal injury collis- ion on Highway No. 81 at the curve, one mile east of Grand Bend. The vehicle failed to negotiate the curve while north- bound and rolled over. Driver Susan Arnott, London, and pass- enger, Valerie Mann, London were slightly injured. Damage to the vehicle was $1, 000. At approximately the same time, Constable Bill Lewis in- vestigated a collision on High- way 83, 21 miles east of Dash- wood involving James Lynn, R, R.1, Woodham and a cattle beast owned by Gorden Bender, Dashwood. Darlene Rader, Dashwood, and Lynn were both slightly injured as well as the cattle beast. Damage to the car estirnated at $350. Constable Allan Quinn invest- igated a fatal collision on No.. 4 Highway south of Exeter, at approximately 9.30 p.m., Tune 7. Fred Coughtrey, age 20, of Huron Parl<, was south- bound on his bicycle when struck by a vehicle travelling in the same direction, driven by James Wood, Exeter. Coughtrey was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Dr. Charles Wallace. Damage to vehicles estimated at $210. Constable Bill Glassford inv- estigated a single motorcycle collision near Exeter Cemetery at 4 p.m. Tune 9. Ronald Mostrey, R. R, 3, Exeter, was westbound on Highway No. 83 and the motorcycle fell over causing multiple cuts and bruise and some possible fractures to Mostrey. He was taken to South Huron hospital, Exeter by Hoffman's Ambulance. Damage to the motorcycle was estimat- ed at $50. Lewis Panin, of St. Clair, Michigan, reported that while (continued on page 10) Discuss office Rev. Carl Kean, of St. Joseph's parish in Stratford was present at the meeting of the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board Monday night with a proposal that the board move its admin- istrative offices from Seaforth to St. Joseph's Convent, 82 Huron Street, Stratford, which will become vacant at the end of this month when the Loretta Sisters vacate the building. A special request was made by chairman James Morris of Stratford to permit Father Keane to make his proposal to the board in view of the fact it was not on the agenda. He also asked that a decision be made on the proposal as well. A motion by Trustee Vincent Young, of Goderich was made to permit Father Keane to speak, but Mr. Young said his motion did not guarantee an immediate decision as this would be impossible to do prior to hearing the proposal. This motion was seconded by Trustee F.J. Vere, of Stratford and a majority vote allowed Father Keane to speak. In speaking of the convent, Father Keane said it was a building to satisfy the board's. needs, only ten years old and in peak condition, with the chapel more than adequate as a board room and with plenty of rooms for private offices for the administrative staff and rel- igious consultants, kitchen and washroom facilities and with ample parking space. In making the proposal he spoke of the costs of the venture. saying rental costs would be approximately $500 per month or $6, 000 per year. Ile said the taxes, changing from a resid- ential to a business building would be over $3, 000, to be paid by the parish. Fle estimat- ed electrical heating costs at Ne }° owners it Grand Bend hotel A Zurich businessman for many years, Stewart Deitz has left the village for Grand Bend, where he has taken over the operation of the Green Forest Motor Hotel and Lodge. While in Zurich he operated a Shur - Gain feed mill for many years in partnership with his father. While the new owners of the popular Grand Bend hotel are on a partnership basis the man- agement of the business will be done by Mr. Deitz and his wife Carole. The other official partner in the business is anoth- er native of Zurich, Dr. Bruce Eickmeier, who is presently practicing dentistry in Hamilton, Mr. Deitz told the Citizens News that while they eventually plan on making some changes in the operation of the business, they would be carrying on at present much the same as the former owner, Cam Chapman, has been for the past few years. Under the ownership-manageme of Mr. Chapman, the Green Forest has become one of the most popular spots on the Lake Huron shoreline. The change of ownership at the Green Forest became offic- ial this past Monday morning. 100 PER COPYLTIOh3 4 OV $900, electricity, $240 and water, $90. Hie said that one of the prob- lems was that the location was not central for the Huron - Perth area, a real problem. However, he said one of the considerations was tha with the declining birthrate III Perth and in I luron, 26% decline in Perth and 40% in Huron, that regional school boards may be forced to go into something larger. He said he foresees larger and larger school areas, and there is a possibility in the near fut- ure in order to exist it may be necessary to combine with other areas. With the office in Stratford it would put the board in the driver's seat he said. He spoke of the crowded cond- itions in the present Seaforth board office. Father Keane invited the board to lease or rent the conv- ent for as long or as short a time as desired. He said he might mention that he did not speak out of,panic, he had nothing concrete .r the presetii time. He explained ral major concern was that the building was built by catholics and that it be used by catholic people. Trustee Michael Connolly of Kippen asked; "Why do you feel the present board offices are crammed? Who told you this? " Father Keane replied from his personal knowledge when visitingthe religious consult- ants that there was riot enough privacy in the upper area. Mr. Connolly replied: "I feel you are out of line." Trustee Vincent Young, of Goderich, said that with a year and a half yet to fo with the lease on the present board of- fices in Seaforth he could not see renting two buildings for that period of time. To this Father Keane replied that the board may be interested in some of the space for overflow in the convent. He said he would rather see a portion used rather than leave it vacant. Board vice-chairman, John McCann of Ailsa Craig quest- ioned storage facilities for sup - (continued on page 5) GRADUATES AT KITCHENER Anna Mae Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Martin, R. R. 3, Bayfield, graduated from St. Marys School of Nurs- ing, Kitchener, on Thursday, June 1. She was a former stud- ent of Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton.