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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-10-17, Page 1Tri© NO. 42 - FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1974 150 PER COPY PLAN FOR INTERNATIONAL - Preliminary plans for the return of the International Plowing Match to Huron County in 1978 already are under way, and the committee in charge is now holding regular meetings. Headed by Howard Datars, R,R,1, Dashwood, the committee is made up of the above group, left to right, Gordon McGavin, Walton, former OPA director, Jim Armstrong, Wingham, an OPA director, Ken Flett, Clinton, treasurer, Roy Pattison, Winghaut; Mr. Datars, the chairma rA4la.n Campbell, Seaforth, vice-chairman, and Don Pullen, Clinton, Huron agricult- ural representative. The committee is anxious to learn of owners of sites in Huron that utay be available for the 1978 match, and asks that any suggestions be forwarded to Mr. Pullen, committee secretary, at Clinton. Zurich council issue permits Well over $100,000 in build- ing permits were issued by the council of the Village of Zur- ich at their regular meeting last Wednesday afternoon. The largest of the group was a permit for a warehouse build- ing for Gordon Hess, in the amount of $70, 000. Other permits passed were to W.D. Armstrong for a new home, $32, 000; Ken Gingerich, alterations to a verandah, $800; Claude Gelinas, a garage, $1, 000; Lawrence Bedard, roof, $500; Keith Westlake, siding, $450; Mrs. Dorothy Koehler, steps, $200; and Duward Mc- Adams, washrooms, $500. A report from the committee studying a fire area was pres- ented to council at the same meeting, and showed the levy break -down arrived by the members. Based on assessment figures for the area covered by the Zurich fire brigade, Hay Township would be charged 52.50/0 of all operating expenses: Stanley Township, 20.0 of all operating expenses; and Zurich 27.1'o. The committee report also suggests that each municipal- ity agree to pay the hourly rate per fireman, as set by the fire committee, for fires fought in their respective municipality, The fire area committee will be made up of two persons from Hay, two from Zurich, and one from Stanley. The Zurich fire chief will be a non-voting member of the committee. Members of the steering committee who have come up with the recommendations are Anson McKinley and Paul Steckle, from Stanley Town- ship council, Joe Hoffman and Lionel Wilder from Hay, and Leroy Thiel and George Haggitt from Zurich. Fire chief Leo Meidinger has also attended the meetings for information purp- oses. No action was taken by the council regarding a letter from the Town of Exeter. asking for a representative to attend a meeting in that town to discuss a sports complex for their area. Councillors felt the whole idea was out of the question for Zur- ich since there is an arena and community centre here which needs attention. Some of the members also felt it would be impossible for one arena to take care of all the children from Hensall, Zurich, Dash- wood and Grand Bend areas. Clerk W.D. Armstrong reported on a meeting held rec- ently with representatives of the Huron County Library Board, to discuss the possibility of a new site for a library in the village. He advised council the Huron group would need about 1, 000 square feet, with good lighting, separate entrance, and private toilet facilities. It was the feeling of the local council that rental income from a library would help pay the costs of a new municipal building in Zurich. In other business the council approved permission for Tuck- ersutith Township to sell lottery tickets in the village. Money raised from the sale of tickets will be used to build a roof on the new swimming pool at Vanastra. Information was received by the council that the provincial government is now paying 100 o of the capital costs involv- ed with the operation of Day Care centres. After discussing the matter at some length it was agreed to turn over the information to the Zurich Chamber of Commerce to inv- estigate the possibilities of such a project. At the close of the meeting members of council briefly discussed their intentions of (continued on page 16) Stanley holds back the drain loans Because of the high interest rates, Stanley Township coun- cil decided at their regular meeting last Monday to hold bacl< payment of tile drainage loans to Stanley farmers until the township has received the money. In the past, most townships gave the money to the farmer when he applies for it, and then the township applies to the treasurer of Ontario for ' payment, and in most cases it means a wait of six months,. during which the township pays a high rate of interest on the money. Stanley accepted two tile drainage loans worth $11, 600 and passed a by-law to loan $16,500 under the Tile Drain- age Act. Three delegates were present at the meeting asking about the possibilities of draining the Varna ball diamond. Council was in general agreement with the idea. Stanley council also gave permission to Tuckersmith Township to sell lottery tickets for their covered swimming pool, and Stanley endorsed a motion from the Village of Zurich asking the provincial government for more money when a stricter building code is enforced on smaller recreat- ion centres. In other business, the clerk and the road superintendent are to apply to the ministry of transportation and communicat- ion for interim payment of the road subsidy to September 30. Accounts ordered paid incl- ude: general, $18, 165 roads, $6,606, and Aikenhead Drain $4, 992. Petition asks council to cancel plans A group of five women and three men appeared before the council of the Village of Zur- ich at their regular tweeting last Wednesday afternoon to present a petition opposing the plans for a new muurcipal office bui1dinn. Those in the group were Mrs. William Sic - Plan ope house afZurich school next week Parents and interested adults are invited to attend "Open' House" at the Zurich Public School, to be hcid on Thursday, October 94, from 7 to 0 p.111. It is hoped to provide an opp- ortunity for parents to inform- ally tweet with staff members, visit classrooms, view students' work and become acquainted with special facilities and equipment available to students in the school. Formal interviews will be arranged in the month of Nov- ember. Students accoutpanied by parents or guardians are also welcome ro attend. 0 Bayfield council (by Milvena Erickson) Gordon IIickory, Develop- ment Officer for Ontario Hous- ing, was present at the regular Bayfield village council meet- ing and outlined the 17 unit Senior Citizens Ilousing project to be built. The tenders have been called and the bids will be open on Wednesday, Novem- ber 6. Mr. Hickory said the apart- ment building will be built' to blend in the village concept and will be of buff brick and rough -sawed cedar; the grounds will be attractively landscaped with small garden plots for the use of the residents, and will have a rail fence along the side and front. In order to qualify for a unit, a person must have a year resid- ency in the village and will be chosen by a points system by the Tenant Placement Officer for the 0.1I. C. Those people with the greatest need will be selected as top priority resid- ents. Jake Reder, Goderich Town- shipCouncillor, also approach- ed council asking if Bayfield would care to share the cost of a map from a survey done of Goderich Township in May of 1974. Council declined. Correspondence included inv- itations to attend the Good Roads Convention in Toronto at the Royal York on February 24 to 26; and the Ontario Schools Conference at Holiday Inn, London, on October 30, 31, and November 1. (continued on page 11) bort, Mrs. Louis Denouuue, Mrs. Bob Roddick, Mrs, Don Rawlings, Mrs. Wilfred Corr- iveau, Gilbert Duchartne and Dennis Ducltartne and Len Debus. The petition carried the name of approximately 1`.25 people in tate village who ltad signed in opposition to the plans for a new office building, urging council to consider other prior- ities which they felt more imp- ortant. Members of council assured rite delegation that at the pres- ent time there are no concrete plans for the new building -- that the whole idea is only in tate planning and discussing stages. They attempted to expl- ain to the delegation that rhe costs would not he very serious to each property owner, after the available grants were taken into consideration. There would also be a fair rental income • from both the library and the hydro -electric system for space. 0 Public ! invited An invitation is being extend- ed to the Ausable-Bayfield Con• ervation Authority to all those who sre interested in nature study, hiking, wildlife, and conservation ro participate in a guided nature hike on Sunday, October 20, in one of the Auth- ority's newest and most scenic conservation areas. Known as the Bannockburn Wildlife Area because of its location on the Bannockburn River as well as its unique beauty, abundant wildlife and proposed management plans, the area has been the site of much activity this summer. The Authority would like area residents to conte out and enjoy the autumn natural beau- ty of the site, and see what has been accomplished as well as what is planned for the future An experienced naturalist will guide the group on a hike starting at 2 p.m. from the par• king lot which is located on Stanley Township sideroad 2 1/2 miles west of Brucefield and 1 mile north of the Brucefield- Bayfield Road. Hikers will cross the three new bridges built by SWEEP students this summer; see wood duck nesting boxes; follow a trail through a cedar bush, up the valley slope through a mix- ed hardwood forest, along open, rolling grasslands, and back down and along the rivet, while nature's wonders are pointed out, and future wildlife habitat management plans are outlined. Coffee and hot chocolate will be served following the hike so bring the family, dress warmly (including boots), and join us for an enjoyable ,afternoon. Should rain happen to spoil the day, the hike will be can- celled and a new date announc- ed in the paper.