The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1977-09-21, Page 2Page 2 Citizens News, September 21, 1977 Officials in Zurich for �pcirtment opening ceremony Continued from Page 1 of scissors used to cut the ribbon at Bayfield that morning. He said the money would go into a fund for those in the Zurich building. Mrs. Clarence Ball of Bayfield took the scissors, with a high bid of $15.50., M.P.P. Jack Riddell said tenants were fortunate in having accommodation near old friends and relatives. He then proceeded to upstage John Alexander by singing "The Auctioneer's Song". He was well applauded. A telegram was read by W.H. Swales of Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation from. Hon. Andre Oullet, Minister of Hous- ing, regretting his inability to at- tend. (A similar telegram was read at Bayfield in the morning.) Mr. Swales recalled that many discussions had preceded con- struction of the Zurich units. The corporation "respects and believes in the rights of the `elderly to have their own housing", he said, and had work- ed "hand in hand with the On- tario Housing Corporation to see that this kind of project was a home and not an institution." Vincent Cook, manager of the OHC London branch, introduced Franees McHale of London, representing John Rhodes, On- tario's Minister of Housing. In 1964, she said, the province had only 36 units for senior citizens. Since then it had produced more than 29,000. At, present, OHC was building them in 300 municipalities. Senior citizens apartments were not institutions, as some people believed, she explained. Each was a private, one - bedroom unit,. containing the tenant's own furniture and belongings.' There was no corn- munal kitchen, supervisory sthff or nurse. The object was to offer safety, independence, privacy and com- fort at reasonable cost. Plugs for appliances were, installed 28 in- ches above the floor, because some older people had trouble bending. Since conventional kitchen cupboards were often too high, pantry type cupboards had been built. Irl bathrooms, special safety precautions had been taken. Central lounges had been added on the advice of groups of 'senior citizens. One of the big problems with retirement was the need to make money go as far as possible. Here, rent was geared to in- come. However, it would be up to tenants themselves to change this from a building to a home, , she said, adding "I hope you'll continue to involve yourself in the community as much as you ever have." Mr. Lemasurier presented a large Canadian flag on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, which was accepted by Madeline Rau for her fellow tenants. Mrs. McHale followed, with a coffee urn for the central lounge from OHC, which was accepted by Mrs. V. Baechler. (The Bayfield building received similar gifts.) Rev. Clayton Kuepfer and Rev. Andrew Blackwell" con- ducted a brief dedication ser- vice. The ribbon -cutting ceremony then took place. Guests afterward moved in- side to visit some of the apartments. The Citizens News looked in on several. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adkins, who had moved from a. farm between Hensall and Zurich, Stanley inspector Continued from page 1 being done, the need for more control has become apparent. At its previous meeting, September 6, council accepted a petition calling for a cleanout of the Stanley Big Drain, which starts at Lots 4 and 5 of Conces- sion 8. C.B. Corbett and Com- pany, the township's engineering consultants, will examine the drain before any work is done. Endorsement was given a resolution by the Township of Delhi, which would require that maintenance work on municipal drains become eligible for sub- sidy. This could result in grants of $1,000 to $2,000 to municipalities for such work, if government approval is ob- tained. General accounts approved for payment for the month of August came to $12,600, while those for roads totalled $10,000, and those for the Ontario Home Rehabilita- tion Program came to $7,000. A tile drain application for $4,- 100 was also approved. A WORD WITH THE DOCTOR — Mrs. Fred Bonthron attended Dr. About people Goddard Day at the Pineridge Chalet Sunday. She is shown here chat- ting with the doctor. Staff photo you know... SOME GOOD REASONS TO BUY AUTO INSURANCE FROM US • COMPETITIVE RATE • LOCAL SERVICE • EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE ROBERT F. WESTLAKE 13NSURANCE 236-491 ZURICH Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Merner, Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Schilbe, of Zurich and Donha Merner, of Toronto, motored to Detroit last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Merner's nephew, Bob Reschke, of Detroit who died suddenly. Wayne Oke, a Fanshawe College co-operative student currently working, for an engineering . company in Edmonton, visited . with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Don Oke, Zurich, last weekend. On Sunday he left for Fort McMurray, where he will be working in the tar sands until January, when he will be returning to complete his course at Fanshawe College in London. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Weseloh of Waterloo visited relatives and friends in this vicinity last week. Dog bites boy Dogs continued to be a problem for area residents this week. Donald Geiger, RR 2 Zurich, . was bitten while he 'was walking near the Hensall District Co -Op property east of Zurich. The animal was the watch dog at the Co -Op, The incident occurred around 5.00 p.m., Friday. Geiger sustained lacerations on his arms, were having a good time with friends and relatives in their new living room. Harry had helped cut the ribbon. Mrs. Consitt just that morning had moved in from another apartment in town but already had the ne'w one looking homelike. She was a former resi- dent of the Parr Line in Stanley Township. Elmer Leibold said he was get- ting settled and everything was all right. He had lived for 70 years in a house on the Babylon Line south of Zurich. After giv- ing up farming, "you've got to go somewhere", Mae Davidson was enter- taining visitors in her living room. She had moved into her apartment August 31, from another in town. Up till three years ago, she and her late hus- band lived on the Goshen Road, south of Zurich. Laura Gascho said she was still a little nervous in. her new surroundings. She had moved two. weeks earlier from the apartment occupied since the death of her 96 -year-old father. As she darted from room to room, opening doors to rooms, closets and cupboards and talk- ing. about past and present, she was all smiles. "I praise God", she said. ROBERT WESTLAKE INSURANCE Specializing in GENERAL INSURANCE 236-4391 ZURICH J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST SEAFORTH—TEL: 527-1240 TUES., THURS., FRI. 9:00 - 5:30 WED., SAT. 9:00 - 12:00 CLINTON—TEL: 482-7010 MONDAY 9:00 - 5:30 ' BY APPOINTMENT Norman Martin OPTOMETRIST Office Hours 9-12 A.M. - 1:30-6 P.M. Closed all day Saturday 235-2433 EXETER Hugh FILSON and ROBSON Tom AUCTIONEERS 20 years' experience of complete sale service Provincially licensed Conduct sales of any kind, any place We guarantee you more To insure success of your sale or appraisal Phone Collect 666-0833 666-1967 NORM WHITING LICENSED AUCTIONEER & APPRAISER Prompt, Courteous, Efficient ANY TYPE, ANY SIZE ANYWHERE We give complete sale service Profit By Experience Phone Collect 235-1964 EXETER GERALD L. MERNER Chartered Accountant BUS: 20 Sanders E._ EXETER 235-0281 Bang1art, Melly, Doig and Co. Chartered Accountants 268 Main St. Exeter ARTHUR W. READ Resident Partner Bus: 235-012 0 Res: 238-8075 C.I.A.G. INSURANCE Auto, Home Protection and Farm Family Liability, Life Insurance HERB KLOPP R.R. 3, Zurich 236-4675