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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-07-21, Page 5SUMMER SCHOOL — The annual Huron hockey school got underway Monday at the Huron Park arena and a number of boys from Zurich were in attendance. Above, Gerry Smith, Dwayne Martin, Doug Schade, Darcy Martin and Rick Kuepfer get special tips from instructor Ron Mason, right. T -A photo. Media day at Stewart seeds In welcoming guests to the annual media day at Stewart Seeds, Friday, general manager Byron Beeler talked about food production. He continued "So much has been said about the world food crisis — indeed, much has been said indicating that current food shortages are only temporary. How does the consumer decide who should be believed? How does the food producer plan his programs to maximize his in - Council eligible. From page 1 In the past council has usually informed people if an area must be cleaned up and if they do not do it the town author- izes it done and sends the proper- ty owners fhe bill. Mr. Haberer did add, "We are happy to see the business association has enough civic pride to bring these things to the attention of coun- cil." Mr. Heimrich of the business association also asked council if there was any way of supplying more garbage cans around the village and having them emptied regularly. Clerk Betty Oke said the one garbage can on Goshen Street will be emptied daily from now on. A suggestion from Mr. Heimrich that perhaps the gar- bage cans from the bean festival could be used year round did not meet with much enthusiasm from council. Councillor Ray McKin- non reminded Mr. Heimrich that the cans are the responsibility of the Bean Festival committee and council has no authority over them. A suggestion was made that perhaps the'business associ- ation should approach some of the service clubs in town to see if any of them would be willing to donate garbage cans. Permission was given to the Bean Festival committee to close off the usual streets for the Festi- val August 28. Council '4also turned the Trust Fund they had been holding, back to the Bean Festival committee, It was decided Reeve Haberer would attend the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's annual conference in Toronto August 8th to 11th, 1976. A resolution from the town of Trenton for support regarding the increase in crime and van- dalism in Ontario and the need to impose more severe penalties for offenders was endorsed. The report on the proposed John Street drain was received and a public meeting will be called with those concerned to either accept or reject the pro- posed drain plan. vestment in farming? Boom years have a short cycle in Agriculture and they soon turn to less rosy conditions. A year ago, at this same event, our assessment of the Agricultural situation was that food producers should slow up in their expansion plans and in the capital purchases as we believed the boom was over. In the main, that assessment has been ac- curate — but given all the variables involved in assessing the world food situation, our odds of being correct were probably no better than 50 percent. Planning research programs in the midst of so much conflicting information becomes more challenging — because our research has to pay off in sales. In a business like Stewart Seeds, the marketing -sales arm of the company must call the shots on research — not the reverse! Regardless of how good a product , may be, if it doesn't sell, it is of no value to anyone. A major strength of our research programs here is that our entire research team is closely associated with the sales force — indeed, the research team works on the sales programs from time to time. 0.ur research people are keenly aware of the market place. Highlights of the research programs appear elsewhere in this booklet. On the marketing side, our sales of hybrid corn continue to increase in Canada and in export markets. The cereal grain programs expanded dramatically this year. The `Laurier Barley Story' is amazing in its own right. As was said before, planning research programs in the midst of conflicting information is most challenging. As you tour our programs, you'll see how we are directing our efforts. Do a little probing behind the initial research program and you may well find that it represents only the `veneer' of a program that has world wide implications. The opportunity is yours — this is your day at Stewart's — use it as you will!" ni7/anc/Pacna/r�r, Wa 1 k a bio c k.Tod ayt. • Citizens News, July 21, 1976 -Page 5 Ripley craft show Plans are being finalized for the annual Craft Show and Sale presented by Huron -Bruce Arts and Crafts Incorporated in the new Ripley -Huron Recreational Complex in Ripley on July 30 and 31. The show will start at 10:00 a.m. both days. On. Friday it will run until 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday it will close at • 6:00 p.m. The convenors, Mr. and Mrs, Oliver McCharles and their com- mittee have strived to bring the public an even better selection of interesting and cultural crafts of the past which were so much a part of the daily life of our pion- eers, as well as some more As an added treat, fresh garden produce and home bak- ing will be available. There will also be lucky draws, enter- tainment, food and fun for every- one. The proceeds, as in the past, will go to community projects. modern crafts, thus giving a wide selection where there will be something pleasing to everyone. Antiques and many crafts • such as quilts, rugs, various kinds of jewellery, china painting, .macrame, leather, oil painting, wood products, pottery, ceream- ;ics, crocketing and many more will be for sale by crafters from across Ontario. There will also be demonstrations of some crafts. Cost of 4 -way flasher questioned While attending Monday night's Grand Bend council meeting regarding a proposed marina, Don Southcott posed a question concerning the cost of the recently installed four-way flasher in the village. When the flasher was first proposed at the intersection -of Highway 21 and Lake Road, Southcott Pines agreed to share in the cost. At that time the Ministr.y of Transportation and Com- munication estimated the cost at $750. and Southcott Pines agreed to pay half of the balance after subsidy which would amount to $187.50. The actual cost for the flasher billed to Grand Bend by the province was $1,443.34 and since subsidy was denied Southcott Pines was billed for $721.67. In asking for an explanation, Southcott said "There seems to be quite a discrepancy in the two figures." In explaining the situation, Reeve Bob Sharen said, "our first bill was for $750. When we questioned it, the price went up to the present figure in excess of $1,400. I guess we should have paid it the first time." When told that subsidies were not forthcoming, Southcott commented, "If you are stuck with that figure, we should reconsider." Sewer rates up From page 1 Reeve Haberer agreed adding, "There is too much fluctuation in the day to day readings." Council feels there .is something wrong with the system installed by the ministry and will attempt to get some satisfactory answers from the ministry. Meanwhile, the increase is needed to pay for the. deficit situation the village now has. Councillor Leroy Thiel dis- agreed with the increase in sewer rates accusing council of taking the "easy way out". He sug- gested the village simply stop paying the ministries bills until they sent someone out to look into the problems the village is having. However, the rest of council felt that while someone from the ministry must indeed look into this situation, the deficit situation must not be al- lowed to get any worse and regardless what the ministry eventually did, this deficit must be paid somehow. A rise in sewer rates seems the only answer. Fresh, unpeeled peaches supply 40 percent fewer calories than apples, almost twice as much vitamin C, and a far greater amount of vitamin A. Give us a clue! If you're listed incorrectly in your phone book, please tell us now. Before we print the new one. Look up your present listing, and if you want any changes, give us a call at ,1-271-3911 (no charge) before August 20 Bell Canada