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Zurich Citizens News, 1973-07-12, Page 1gii(Dh NO 28 - FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS MOURNallar THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1973 BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Over 100 persons donated their blood at the Red Cross Blood Donor's Clinic Monday night in the Zurich Community Centre. A couple of the Red Cross personnel are shown here as they prepare Bob Hamather to give a pint of his blood. Officials were very pleased with the response to the appeal this year. Kitchener firm plan development A Kitchener firm is planning a 38 -home sub -division in the south-east corner of the village of Zurich, it was rev- ealed at the regular meeting of the council last Wednesday afternoon. Two representatives of R.J.T. Holdings Ltd., Robert Jane and Vincent Toolsie, met with the Zurich council regard- ing their proposed residential subdivision. Council approved in principle the design presented for the development, subject to nec- essary government approval. The property to be used for the sub- division is part of lot 20, conc- ession 10, and is presently own- ed by Charles Thiel. In making their presentation to the council, both men stated they are quite confident there will be a tremendous growth rate in the village of Zurich, following the completion of the sewerage system. They told councillors they felt they could sell the homes as fast as they were completed. A new agreement was offered Hay Township for fire protection and waste disposal service. Under the proposal the township will pay Zurich the sum of $2, 000 per year for fire protect- ion, while in turn the village will pay Hay Township the sum of $3500 per year for the use of their waste disposal site. A two-year agreement is being asked for. In other business at the meet- ing council agreed to request the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to proceed with construction details for the rebuilding of highway 84 in the village, with the work to be carried out in 1974. Two years ago a connecting link agree- ment was made with the Minist- Open If plans follow the proposed schedule, a Farmer's Market will be in operation in the Village of Saturday, July 21. The Zurich Chamber of Comm- erce, at a special meeting Monday night, agreed to proc- eed with the project at once, and spend up to $500 to get the plan rolling. The market is to be housed in two tents, about l2 feet wide and 35 feet long. A suitable location is being sought on a temporary basis due to most streets being torn up, but event- ually the plan calls for the open air market to be located on Victoria Street. Chamber officials are hopeful the project will be ready to open on July 21, and plans are to keep the market open each weekend until late September. Space in the tents is to be rent- ed to area farmers and market gardeners, and items to be sold includes fruit, vegetables, honey, cheese and baked goods. The idea for the market orig- inated during the preparation of an official plan and zoning bylaw for the village. Public meetings were held and a numb- er of businessmen suggested a special theme be adopted to promote the village as "an en- joyable and exciting place to visit and shop." Nick Hill, assistant planner for Huron County, who designed the plans for the market and pre- sented them at the chamber meeting, predicted it will be "a unique attraction in the area. Chairman of the committee in charge of the Farmer's Mark- et project is Doug Armstrong, Working with him will be Gerald Gingerich, Cleve Gingerich, Charles Thiel, Ray McKinnon, Charles Eckel and Fred Haberer. ry, which allows for the govern- ment paying the entire costs of rebuilding the highway through the village limits. After the road has been rebuilt it will be up to the village to maintain it. Permission was given to the Archives of Ontario to erect a historical plaque in the village, honoiing Sir John Willison. Approval was given to the Huron Plowmen's Association to sell lottery tickets .within the village, for a draw to be held on September 15. An approval for severance was granted to Theo Soudant, in the (continued on page 16) Tinneye Mau r� The Township of Hay has a new Deputy -Reeve in the per- son of veteran councillor John Tinney, and a new member of council in the person of Lloyd Mousseau, 12.12.2, Hensall, Both appointments were made by the council at a special meeting called for the purpose. Following the sudden death of the former deputy -reeve Harold Campbell a couple of weeks ago, the Municipal Act called for the appointment of a member of the council to fill the vacancy. Mr. Tinney was the senior member of the coun- cil. After appointing one of the 15¢ PER COPY eputy, ount l councillors to the deputy post, a vacancy then existed for the position of councillor. After careful consideration the rem- aining members of council agreed to appoint Lloyd Mous- seau to the vacant position. Mr. Mousseau is a newcomer to municipal politics, but is well qualified for the position with a wide background in both business and farming. His fath- er served many years on the Hay Township council. Both new officials were sworn into office at a special meeting of the council on Tuesday night. Clerk Wayne Horner administ- ered the oath of office. Three youths in jail Three youths were sentenced to fifteen days in jail for their part in two break-ins and a theft, Last Wednesday morning Dave's Drive -In Restaurant and the Zurich Car Wash were entered and a quantity of cash and cig- arettes were taken. A short time later the Ausable Golf Course club house, east of Ex- eter, was entered and a quant- ity of cash and chocolate bars were taken. A juvenile from the area has also been charged with the same offences. Constable Don Mason was assisted in the investigation by Constable James McMeekin of the Exeter Police Department and Corporal Ray Brooks of the Exeter detachment. Three area accidents were investigated during the past week by the Exeter detachment of the O.P.P. On Tuesday at 3:40 p. m. cars driven by Margaret Duch- arme, Zurich and Kim Sabot, Denfield, collided on Canada Ave.; in Huron Park. Damage was estimated at $160. by Constable Frank Giffin. On Thursday at 7 a.m. cars driven by Sherrie Davis, Exeter, and Ronald Maslen, Lucan collided on Canada Ave., in Huron Park. Total damage was estimated at $350 by Constable Bill Glassford, On Thursday at 7.25 a.m. a car driven by Florence Desch- amps, Windsor, rolled over on Highway 4 south of Exeter when the mobile home it was pulling started to sway. The driver and the passenger, Rozaire Des- champs, were treated at the South Huron Hospital for cuts and bruises. Total damage was estimated at $7, 000'by Const- able Ed Wilcox. A fibreglass canoe valued at $500 was stolen from Peter Crosthwaite, Norman Heights Subdivision, north of Grand Bend. The canoe was recovered at the Bayview Subdivision by (continued on page 2) ATTEND CENTENNIAL EVENT - A large crowd of present and former parishioners attended the centennial celebration last Sunday at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph. Shown here watching four-year old Darryl Rau enjoy a bottle of pop are Monsignor W. Bordeau, who took part in the centennial mass, Mrs. Rau, Peter Ducharme and Father John Bensette, the parish priest.