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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-05-05, Page 8Page 8 -Citizens News, May 5176 For senior citizens apl It is unusual for an apart- ment complex to be fully rented before the first tenants move in but that just might happen at Maple Woods Apartments for senior citizens now nearing completion in Zurich. The 24 -unit apartment build- ing, actually located , in Hay Township just west of Zurich, across from the Blue Water Rest Home, is being constructed by Van Bussell Brothers of Lucan at a contract price of $425,000. It is expected that one wing, containing 12 apartments, will be ready for occupancy June 1. Maple Woods Apartments is a project of the board of dire- ctors of the Blue Water Rest Horne and will be operated and maintained by the Blue Water Rest Horne. The idea for the apartments originated about three or four years ago when expansion at the rest home was being considered. The concept of providing accommodation suitable for the elderly but re- taining the independence of each tenant was considered. The idea was presented to the Ontario Housing Corporation and was approved for funding. A small portion of the overall 00 cost was : provided by OHC in the form of a grant but the remainder must be paid through the operation. As well, mainte- • nance costs will be taken care of by the monthly rents. Each apartment contains a kitchen, living room, one bed- room and a full four piece bath- room. Each will have a sliding glass door onto a patio area with attractive dividers between the patio areas for privacy. Blue Water Rest Horne admini- strator Joe Risi is enthused about the project and feels it will serve a real need for the community. Twelve of the 24 have already been rented and two more are spoken for. Mr. Risi said one of the aspects of the apartments which pleased him was the installation of smoke detectors in each unit. A simple demons- tration of the detector, by holding a burning cigarette a few inches from the smoke detector, sounded an alarm loud enough to be heard throughout the building. The detector alarm shuts off automati- cally once the smoke ceases to enter the device. "We are also quite pleased with the large recreation room," apart said Mr. Risi, pointing to the large 24 foot by 23 foot room arranged in a unique design. Brick is used extensively on the walls of the recreation room and it will provide an ideal meeting place for residents of the apart- ments or for some outside groups which would like to meet there. The room can be shut off from the remainder of the apartment complex to avoid noice reaching the _ individual apartments and separate washrooms are avail- able for the use of those at the recreation room. Mr. Risi said rent for the one - bedroom apartments will be $161.00 per month and this will include all extra costs except telephone. The only other cost which could be incurred by the residents would be for air con- ditioning. Ducts have been con- structed into the walls for the installation of air conditioning units which would be owned by the residents,if desired. Laundry facilities, two washers and two dryers are available for the use of the tenants at no with independence nts re cost. Television reception at the apartments is expected to be excellent as a Targe tower with three antennae has been con- structed. Once the apartments are occupied Mr. Risi said a schedule of transportation to and from the village of Zurich would be set up for the convenience of the apartment dwellers. Those who wish to may have their own automobiles and a large parking area will be provided. Mainten- ance of the building, both inside and out, will be the responsi- bility of the Blue Water Rest Horne. The residents are respon- sible only for their own apart- ments. Explaining the operation of the Blue Water Rest Horne, Mr. Risi said the nursing care faci- lities and the new apartments are the responsibility of the board of directors. Nine members of the board are appointed by various community organiza- tions such as the churFles and service clubs while three mem- bers are elected from the floor at the board's annual meeting. tin ' Any member of the corporation is eligible for election to the board. There are about 160 members of the corporation. Each is required to make a $100 contribution to the corpora- tion upon joining. The group was incorporated in 1965 and the nursing home was opened in November of 1966. Mr. Risi was hired as admini- strator in January 1970. The home has a 65 bed capacity and operates at about 98 percent occupancy. Mr. Risi said that if hospital days of the residents were included the home would operate at almost 100 percent. Initially many residents of the Blue Water Nursing Hone were from out of the area but recently more and more residents are local people. Mr. Risi said this was a big advantage for the patient as it is easier for family and friends to visit. Most of the apartments,he pointed out, have been rented to people from this area. Anyone interested in renting an apartment should contact Mr. Risi SMOKE DETECTORS—Foreman with Van Bussel Brothers Con- struction of Lucan, contractors on the new Maple Woods Apart- ments, Ernie Nyssen shows Blue Water Rest Home administrator Joe Risi how the smoke detectors located in each of the new apart- ments are set off by as little as a cigarette. News Photo MAPLE WOODS—A new 24 unit apartment building for senior citizens will be filling up this summer on the western outskirts of Zurich. The apartments will be operated by the Blue Water Rest Home and are intended for senior citizens desiring independence. News Photo Gr d photos wekc . ed -Area students graduating this spring from universities, com- munity colleges, nursing schools, teachers' colleges, etc. are invited to have their photos appear in the News. Most photographers are able to supply glossy prints for this purpose. There 'is no charge for publica- tion. Information required along with the photo- should include parents' names, degree attained, special awards won, future occupation plans. r vings Get 470 on your regular savings. Pay no service charge on cheques if minimum balance of $1,000 is main- tained (and even if this balance is not maintained) you get 12 free cheques per quarter and pay only 10 cents for each. cheque over the 12. Compare this with -your average "savings account" paying only 370 and costing you a service charge of 20 cents for every cheque. Special Savings (non chequing) accounts pay $7 per annum calculated on minimum monthly balance. Funds deposited prior to May 15th and left on deposit earn full interest for all of May. Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Serving Ontario since 1889 and TRUST COMPANY Kurt Bowman, Manager Main St Exeter 235-0530 ODDFELLOWS PARADE—Members of District 8 Huron Oddfellows Lodges participated in the annual church parade and service in Varna Sunday. Above are Jim Keys, Noble Grand, Seaforth; Bill Taylor, District Deputy Grand Master, Brucefield; Bruce Delbrldge, Noble Grand, Exeter; and Morris Taylor, Noble Grand, Brucefield. News Photo