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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-10-27, Page 2Page 2 -Citizens News, October 27, 1976 Accurate yields mean fast claim p Farmers now can receive a claim cheque in seven to 10 days after their yield has been recorded. Information released by the Crop Insurance Com- mission, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, shows that the time to pay a claim has been reduced to one half compared to previous years. A new system of settling claims was introduced by the Crop Insurance Commission beginning with the 1976 winter wheat harvest. Under the present method, an accurate yield report is taken from each insured far- mer just as soon as harvest is complete. In recording the yield the crop insurance represen- tative records such things as weight, grade, and moisture if the crop is sold and dimensions of storages if the crop is stored at home. The farmer then signs this report attesting to its accuracy and the information is sent to head office for the calculations. Once the yield is calculated a claim cheque is issued if the actual production falls below the crop insurance guarantee. In most cases no further visit to the farmer by a crop insurance representative is needed, In previous years if a yield was below the guarantee an adjuster was sent out to verify the actual production. This frequently meant a delay of two to three weeks over the time now taken to settle claims. To receive rapid and accurate claim payments, or yield records if there is no claim, farmers are yments urged to keep track of their production as they complete harvest, In that way they can ensure that they will receive all the benefits they contracted for when they took out crop in- surance, Young farmers holds meeting Agriculture and Food Minister William Newman has announced the membership of the newly - established Minister's Advisory Committee of Young Farmers. The 10 -member committee's first meeting was held this week in Toronto. The members elected John Hart, of Woodstock, as chairman. ,a. RURAL SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS—The Hensall ladies softball team won the rural girls softball league Champion A trophy this season. They are, back row, left to right, Cheryl Riley, Valarie Glanville, Elaine Gould, Bonnie Gould, Kay Sharp, coach; Anne Jorgensen, Sue Luther, Janice Stewart and Joyce Morgan. Front, left to right, Jayne Consitt, Sue Anne Finlayson, Eleanor Shiels, captain; Janet Bilke, and Marg Clarke. Missing from the picture is Kathy Sangster. Photo by McKinley Other members are Terry Malcolm, of Janetville; John Core, of Wyoming; Steve Pallett, of Pefferlaw; Bill Knowles, of Langton; Alain Lavigne, of Ste. Anne de Prescott; Don Belluz, of Thunder Bay; Frank Haasen, of Timmins; John Maaskant, of Clinton; and Lyle Vanclief, of Ameliasburg. The minister's advisory committee will address itself to problems particularly related to young farmers. Arena open for winter The Hensall arena will re- main open this winter, and this time it is official. Clerk Bob Heil says the vil- lage has received written con- firmation from the Ministry of Labor of verbal permission to keep the arena open. Under the agreement, the village is required to undertake some minor repairs to the roof above the ice surface and to monitor the snow and wind load throughout the winter months. Gregus Construction began work on the minor repairs last week.. The complete renovation project plans are to continue to be prepared by engineer B.M. Ross and Associates and would cost around $200,000 according to estimates made by local officials earlier this year. New awnings, paint jobs proposed for core (continued from page 1) gaps between the buildings and the squared boomtown front is a common feature. This boomtown front can be seen on the Zurich Hard- ware, Yungblut's Meat Market, Prang's garage, Gascho's, Hay Township office, Don's Food Market, Oesch Footware, Nete's Flowers, Hay Township Insurance, Laporte Meat Mark- et and the Zurich Citizens News. The focal point buildings in the village are Schilbe's An- tiques, (Victorial Hotel), the Dominion Hotel and the Hay Township Hall. These build- ings provide visual anchors in the streetscape. Mr. Hill suggests some rath- er major renovations for Schil- be's Antiques. The removal of ' the existing tar paper to reveal the wood boarding, removal of the balcony doors to be re- placed with a window; removal or repairing of the elaborate porch, and removal of some of the doors no longer in use and replacing them with matching windows. Other than that Mr. Hill proposes few changes along the existing Goshen streetscape. He suggests new bolder simpler signs for the Zurich Hardward and Doerrs Foodmarket to be placed above an awning run- ning thefull length of the build- ing. A simpler sign and single awning over both the Cheese House and Pop Shop to relieve the cluttered appearance it now has. A fresh co-ordinated color scheme for the woodwork on Prang's garage and a new sign above the office door and window. No changes recom- mended for Yungbluts as it is a well -kept attractive part of the streetscape. • Mr. Hill suggested Stade Hardware and Gaschos Dry Goods replace the hanging sign with a fascia sign above the awning to improve the front elevation. Don's Food Market would benefit from a cleaner bold sign above the awning and the old balcony could be removed with the door replaced with a matching window. A new color scheme was suggest- ed for Earl's Barber Shop, Oesch Footwear and Nete's Flowers. Heimrichs might benefit from a new permanent awning and the placing of the store sign flat against the wall. Victoria Street, according to Mr. Hill, is in a crises situation. It is a poor state of repair on the street with the exception of the magnificant Hay Township Hall. They are either rundown or lack any architectural merit. Mr. Hill felt considerable effort and imagination would have to be expended to improve this part of the business section. Mr. Hill suggested a con- tinuous awning along the west elevation of the Self Help building would help tie that building together along with the removal of the clutter of signs to be replaced with a single large graphic on the loading bay door. The Zurich Citizens News building has fallen into a sad state of disrepair according to Mr. Hill and as a consequence the brick work has crumbled . and new ill proportioned win- dows and changes have been made. Redevelopment or major restoration will be required according to Mr. Hill. As for Huron Motor Products and the Hess Building, Mr. Hill suggests the co-ordinated use VILLAGE CORE RENOVATIONS PROPOSED—Nick Hill, standing, presented focal businessmen with several proposals to improve the unity and appearance of the business area in the village of Zurich. Seated at left are Mr. and Mrs. Ron Heimrich, Mr. Heimrich is president of the business association, and on the right is Isidore Laporte. Photo by McKinley of darker natural colours would help pull the buildings to- gether and allow them to blend with the rest of the street- scape. Mr. Hill feels it is evident the business section of Zurich has a distinct architectural character which is small-scale, individual and intimate. "This uniqueness is worth preserving and enhancing," says Mr. Hill. Fred Haberer, reeve of Zurich said, "I would have to agree with a lot of points Mr.. 'Hill has made. They would enhance the downtown area but business people agree, work- I don't totally agree on the shops for those interested enhancement of some of the should be scheduled to detail older buildings." the graphics, awnings or color schemes I have suggested. I Hay township reeve Jack would be willing to help all Tinney felt "the presentation I can. " was very good but the Hay Municipal building is having problems with the bricks crum- Mr. Heimrich expressed the Wing and restoration may be hope the topic would not be very costly." let lie all winter in fear it would die. "Our town is small but it's Mr. Hill recommended the not size alone that counts. business people of the village A small fist can punch hard." be given a chance to study However, no mention was the report and think it over made by r. Heimrich concern until the next business meeting, ing the calling of a business He then suggested "If the • association meeting.