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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-12-15, Page 1r.. A:D[1i) NO. 50 -FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS Work is beginning on plans to develop a large community park near the present arena and ball diamond in Zurich. Two representatives from the Aus- abie-Bayfield Conservation Au- thority attended a Zurich coun- cil meeting last Wednesday afternoon to discuss the possi- bilities. The proposed park area includes the land owned by the village of Zurich contain- ing the arena and ball diamond, as well as the filled in area directly behind this owned by the agricultural society. Be- hind this are two undeveloped lots owned by the Ausable Bayfield Authority which could also be used. Although no final plans of any kind have been made con- cerning what type of facilities will be available in the park area, the conservation authority representatives, Don Pearson and Peter Rumball, had several basic ideas. In general, they are pro- posing to change the baseball diamond so the batter faces north rather than the highway, 'adding additional parking for arena and park use, building a small pavillion and having areas for children to play in as well WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1976 as areas with benches, flowers and trees for senior citizens especially to relax in. These ideas are of a general nature and Mr. Pearson and Mr. Rumball wish to meet with the recreation board to have their suggestions and input into the planning of the park. On behalf of the recreation board, Mr. McKinnon said they would be in touch early in the new year in order to make sure the park could be included in budgeting for the year. If the park is completed, the village as the benefiting muni- cipality would pay 25 percent of the cost of the project with the remainder being paid by the Municipal offices closed two days fter Christmas The Zurich council has decid- ed to close the Municipal build- ing for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's on December 27, 28 and January 3. How- ever, the town council has decided to al=low the business men of the village decide on their own what days they close to celebrate these holidays which fall on Saturday and Sunday this year. Snow removal was discussed by council at their meeting last Wednesday afternoon. As far as highway 84 goes, the general feeling was to keep pushing it on the boulevard for a while. Reeve Fred Haberer said, "Eventually the snow will have to be removed, we don't want to hurt the trees. It's OK so far, but a heavy snowfall could be a problem." On Goshen Street there will be no change from other years, the snow will stillhave to be cleared away. Councillor Leroy Thiel asked if it would be possible to get the snow shovelled off the corners so people cross the street safely. "People aren't using the sidewalks because they can't get to them." said Mr. Thiel. The problem corner seems to be in front of the bank and the hotel. It was decided to ask Carl if he could possibly try and keep the corners reason- Commanilp Cenfre fund is growing COMMUNITY CENTRE CONTRIBUTIONS Interested Mr. and Mrs. Ross Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wassman Mr. and Mrs. Orval Wassman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jeffrey Mr. R. Evans Isidore Ducharme Dick Rau Plumbing William Ducharme Andrew Ducharme Mr. and Mrs. R. Denomme Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Rau Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. A. Denomme Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Jeffrey Mrs. Jo -Ann Ducharme Mr. Ed Corriveau Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rau Interested Citizen Mr. Joe Durand Mr. Don Oesch Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hogg Mr. Bernie Denomme Anonymous F.J. Moore M. Jeffrey Mr. and Mrs. G. Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. R. McGee Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Don Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Orel Duffy Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mr. Dominic Jeffrey Mr. and Mrs. Jaynes Hogg TOTAL TO DATE ennwrIseeptmnitwateasoseitmorowleasmnersinremeerrnmnreemenerm 225.00 50.00 10.00 5.00' 10.00 10.00 5.00 20.00 10.00 20.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 3.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 20.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 2.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 50.00 $33,102.00 ably clean and make sure no businessmen in the area pile the snow up in these locations. Council received word from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation that a conditional commitment of $64,000 based on estimated total cost of structural renovations to the area of $140,000 has been given. A . resolution was passed by council to accept a revised sewer rate for the next three year period with the Ministry of the Environment. The present rate Zurich pays is 59.2 cents per 1,000 gallons pumped by the sewer system. In the new agreement, this cost will rise to 65.32 cents in 1977, 71.94 cents in 1978 and 79.11 cents in 1979, at which time the rates will again be reviewed. Fortunately for the ratepay- ers of the village, the increased charge from the Ministry does not necessarily mean an immed- iate increase to the consumer and the village feels they will be able to handle some of the increases without a rate hike. Tenders for supply furnace fuel oil to the village were considered, the winning tender being Ross Scott Fuels at 41.4 cents per gallon. Councillor McKinnon said he felt one rea- son the tenders were fairly high was due to the size of the tank at the arena. At the pres- ent time, the oil company has to deliver every week. Coun- cillor Haggitt agreed saying there was room for another 250 gallon tank beside the one at the arena now. The village uses around 7,800 gallons per year and before tenders were called the village was paying around 46 cents per gallon. The tender will last until the end of 1977. Council approved accounts in the amount of $170,273 for pay- ment. Car crash province. Mr, Rumball estimat- ed that fixing the ball diamond, building a 30 ft. by 40 ft. picnic pavillion, draining the area, building parking lots, install- ing vault type privies and tree planting, the total cost of the park would be in the nature of $10,000. Most of the work would be done by the Author- ....:... ,,:... 20G PER COPY ity's men and equipment, how- ever, once the park is complet- ed, maintenance would be the responsibility of the village. Mr. Pearson suggested the park could be completed no later than 1978, but added the village does not have to pay for anything until after the park is set up. FROSTY THE SNOWMAN -Mark Kirk, left and Brian Horner may not actually be painting Frosty on the public- school win- dows, but they are painting a snowman to give the school a more festive air. Photo by McKinley Fewer acc®dryn ts no injuries Necessity is the mother of invention but it may also be the mother of prevention as far as area drivers are concerned. At any rate, by necessity, most drivers appear to be contending with winter driving conditions better than they were at the start of the winter and this week only four accidents were reported by the Exeter OPP. Damage in all four was com- paratively light and there were no injuries. On Tuesday, vehicles driven by Keld Christensen, Clinton, and Peter Revington, RR2, Lucan, collided on Highway 4 north of Exeter. Damage was listed at $900 by Constable Jack Straughan. A parked vehicle owned by Ralph Williamson, London, was struck by an unknown vehicle on Wednesday, the accident taking place on Mill St., Hensall. Con- stable Jim Rogers investigated and set damage at $200. On Thursday, a parked vehicle owned by J. W. Eedy Publications, St. Marys, and a (continued on page 2) Board chairman seeks second t: Herb Turkheim said Monday he will seek another term as chairman of the Huron County Board of Education, Mr. Turkheim, a Zurich businessman, has been chair- man for a year and has spent four years on the board. He was unopposed in the December 6 Zurich man killed Laurence J. Reichert, 68, of Zurich, was killed Monday in a two -vehicle crash on Highway 4 about 1 1/2 miles south of Clinton. Spokesmen for the Goderich detachment of the provincial police said Mr, Reichert was driving south through wind - driven snow just before 9 a.m. when his small car collided with a pickup truck driven by Doug- las Swan of R.R. 1, Brucefield. Mr. Swan, who was not serious- ly injured, is in his early 20s, police said. Visibility was poor and the two vehicles met head on, police said. The accident is being investi- gated by Constable Mike Charlton. election. No other board members have expressed an interest in Mr. Turkheim's position. There will be a race for vice- chairman between eight-year board member Marian Zinn of Ashfield Township and John Elliott of Blyth. Mrs. Zinn has served on both the management and education committees of the board. Mr. Elliott has been chairman of the education committee for the past year. J.P. Alexander of Wingham said he is interested in head- ing the management committee and E.C. Hill of Goderich has indicated he is thinking about chairing the education commit- tee. Trustees will vote on the positions at the January 3 meeting, the first of the new board.