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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1978-03-23, Page 1FIRST WITH LOCAL NEWS The farming industry is one of the backbone parts of the economy and if the basic industries such as far- ming are not healthy, the overall economy of the coun- try will not be strong, stated guest speaker Bruce McCall at Farmer's Night spoil= sored by the Zurich Chamber of Commerce. Close to 60 chamber members and their guests were in attendance to hear the manager of the Brussels stock yards amuse and bemuse the gathering with his many stories and anec- dotes. McCall said that he felt that one of the reasons why this country has experienced an economic turn for the worse is the preponderance towards lawyers as representatives in parlia- ment and the provincial legislature. These in- dividuals do not have the necessary appreciation for the economic roots from Youngster dies in Bahamas A six year-old Grand Bend boy was killed Saturday in an accident while on vacation in the Bahamas. William Harold (Billy) Rader was crushed when part of a concrete block wall toppled in the hotel where he was staying with his family. Billy was walking through the mezzanine area of the Bahamas Princess Hotel when the accident occurred: An autopsy was performed Monday but no results were released. He was holidaying with his mother Mrs. Gwen Rader, his eight year-old sister Julianne and grandmother Mrs. Jessie Rader, Hay Post Office. His father William, owner of Rader Motors in Parkhill, died of a.heart condition in 1974. Also surviving are grandparents Harold and Doris Lightfoot of Centralia. The funeral will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. from the T. H. Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood with' in- terment in Exeter Cemetery. which this country is based upon, McCall explained. "The people who are un - restful have lost a basic faith in tomorrow," and that is one of the problems of today's world, McCall stated. However, the stock yard manager remains convinced that the youth of today will be able to face the challenge THURSDAY,MARCH 23, 197E Price Per Copy 20 Cents Good crowd at Farmers' Night - of tomorrow and that the country will fall into good hands. In a brief question and answer period, McCall stated the price of beef should go up and that the way the price of pork has held, has proved to be somewhat of a surprise. Advertising has proven to be a boon for pork and some hard selling by the beef in- dustry could bring similar results,McCall felt. The guest speaker refused to accept payment but 'in- stead the chamber donated a cheque in his name to the Scottish Right Charitable Foundation, a charity that has as one of its interests, mental retardation. Before and after McCall's address Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love and Mr. Joe Boland entertained. At the regular session of the Chamber which follow- ed, President Joe Risi stated that the Chamber had re- jected the idea of purchas- ing an illuminated sign to display upcoming events in Zurich and vicinity. The village council came in for some words of -- criticism from Risi over their lack of enthusiasm of the prosposal by Cliff Cronkite to convert the former Zurich Beef and Sausage Company premises to an engine repair shop. Risi felt that council should be encouraging in- dustry rather than dis- Please turn to Page 13 DIRECTORS ELECTED — At the annual meeting of the Blue Water Rest Home the board of directors were re-elected. In the back row, left -right, are Orval Wassman, Clem Regier, John Lakin -accountant, Joe Risi-home -ad- ministrator,Elgin Hendrick and Lloyd Walper. The front row consists of left - Budget up $22,000 right, Harold Erb, Russell Grainger, Dr. Charles Wallace -chairman of the board, John Corbett and Mrs. Cornelious Van Raay. Absent were Leroy O'Brien, John Eckel, Louis Boshart and Laird Schilbe. Staff photo Construction quashed Rest home has quiet year "This past year has been a fairly uneventful one with no gross panics," was the way that chairman of the board of directors of the Bluewater Rest Home Dr. Charles Wallace, characterized the past year, in his address to the annual meeting of the home held Tuesday evening. Wallace told the gathering that last year was a quiet one and he expressed hope that 1978 would be the same. One .of the items of interest this year will be the negotiations that will take place between the home and local 210 of the Services Employee's Union. The one year agreement with the un- ion will expire in June of this year. The Zurich physician said that some thought had been given to the construction of a wing with apartment type units at the rest home. The units would be made available to individuals who were basically self- sufficient but required some type of care. Hopes for the construction of such a wing were dashed when ministry officials in- formed the board that no funds for either capital or operating costs would be available. It was announced by Wallace that Jack Ekel will replace John Robinson on the board of directors. Home administrator Joe Risi in his report, said that the budget for. the home will be $463,133 up over $22,000 from last year's budget of $440,133. In an interview after the meeting Risi, said that there has been general increase in all aspects of the home's operation with no single area contributing to the in- crease. The home benefited from the guidelines that the Anti-inflation Board set, but GUEST SPEAKER — Bruce McCall of Brussels, second from left was the guest speaker at the Zurich and area Chamber of Commerce Farmer's Night Thursday, Discussing items of interest with the guest speaker are Glen Thiel, Joe Risi and Jack Eckel of the Chamber. Staff photo that the budget of the home could be affected by the out- come of negotiations between the home and un- ion. The ministry of com- munity and social services allotment to the home will increase only 4.5 percent ac- cording to Risi. The home administrator said that 1977 was another successful year with 16 new residents coming to the home this past year. At the end of the year the home - was operating almost full capacity with a total of 62 residents. Of the major capital ac- quisitions last year, the purchase of the two whirlpool baths have benefited the residents the most, Risi related. The purchase of a new gas fired stove has enabled the home to continue the preparation of hot meals for the residents if electrical power has been cut off. The residents enjoy the many activities which the home provides, Risi said, noting the movies at Maplewoods, the trip to the Lion's Safari at Rockton and the birthday parties each month as provided by the different church groups. Vice-chairman and chair- man of the committee responsible for Maplewoods apartments John Corbett noted that "1977 was quite a successful year," with the tenants being quite happy. He stated that some revenue losses did take place at the beginning of 1977 with six of the apartments not being oc- cupied but that by September all the apartments were rented out. Rent was raised on the un- its in September from $161 to $171 per month. Corbett said that the increase was less than the amount which Central Mortgage and Hous- ing had approved. While 1977 was a profitable year for the ladies' auxiliary, president Mrs. Cecilia Farwell said "I hope that it is our presence at various activities that is the measurement of our worth." The introduction of a summer volunteer program at the home for six area girls was quite successful according to Mrs. Farwell. The annual bazaar raised $1,400 and the auxiliary spent $1,500 on purchases for use at the home, Mrs. Farwell said that the year would not have been as successful without the help of the many friends of the auxiliary. Prior to the conclusion of the meeting, Neil Gingerich noting the small turnout in comparison to the number of members, wondered if the membership was active. Acknowledging the problem, Wallace said that some new blood was needed but wondered how they could attract new members. Gingerich said that he had no answers to his own ques- tion but said that there is in interest in the home in the community. At the meeting, the present board of direc- tors were acclaimed to their present positions.