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Zurich Citizens News, 1975-07-10, Page 1718 - Zurich Citizens News, July 10, 1975 Sods make Ideal lawn. For an almost instant lawn, lay fine, weed -free sod on well- prepared topsoil and add water. "Starting a lawn by laying sod is more expensive than seeding," says Ontario Min- istry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist, D.B. McNeill, "but it is undoubtedly faster. Under ideal conditions, sod is well established in two to three weeks." Six to eight inches of topsoil, well worked and properly levelled, makes the best base for sod. Add an organic matter, such as manure, leafmold, compost, or peat to improve the soil's drainage if it is clay loam, or to increase its water - holding capacity if it is sandy loam. Work in superphosphate to promote good root develop- ment. Because root action starts more quickly on a moist bed, water the soil well before laying sod. Lay the uniform strips so that the joints are staggered. On a slope, lay the sod by start- ing at the bottom and working upwards. On flat areas, lay the strip farthest from the source of supply first, and work back- wards. Soak newly sodded areas well and in three to four days roots will penetrate the soil. To main- tain good growth, apply plenty of moisture and a complete fertilizer, rich in nitrogen. Queensway Highlights (continued from page 3) Chester Dunn, Exeter, Mrs. W. Parlmer, Mallon. Miss Cathar- ine Hughes, Toronto, Miss Greta Lammie, Hensall, visited with Mrs. Vera Laramie. Mrs. Roy MacDonald, Exeter, visited with her husband, Roy MacDonald, Vera Lammie, Lin Latimore and Anna Dilling. Bill, Verna and Kathy Gibb- ings, Clinton, Ivan and Dorothy Taylor Kitchener visited with Mr. Adeline Taylor. Huron County medical officer reviews health council concept "I think we're going to have to accept the fact that we're going to have a health council whether we want to or not," With these words, Dr. Frank Mills launched into a short review of the history and concept of district health councils. Dr. Mills, the medical officer of health for Huron County, was the guest speaker at the June luncheon of the Wingham and District Hospital Auxiliary. Dr. Mills explained that the original idea was brought forth in 1972 with a proposed total re- organization of the Ontario Ministry of Health. "At that time it was very nice," he said. The original plan proposed a 50-50 composition of members on the council from both con- sumers and producers. "We often plan things that the consumer doesn't think we should have planned." He said he thought the council would be a forum for discussion and co- operation. The concept expanded into a three-way split with room for political elements with the publication of the controversial Mustard Report. The task force study endorsed the district health council idea, Dr. Mills said. The latest development in the concept is what Dr. Mills calls "Mr. Miller's black book." Entitled "Action Centre in Ontario's Health Care Delivery", the pamphlet outlines the basic philosophy behind the concept and provides general guidance on the goals, composition, organization, function and authority of the council. "This is what health care is going to be in the future in Ontario," Dr. Mills said. ' Based on the information in the pamphlet, the first step in the organization of district SEAFORTH LIONS 40th Annual Summer health councils will be the establishment of a "steering committee". It would be a small group of persons involved or interested in health care. The initiative could come from within the community or be imposed by the area planning co-ordinator. The steering committee would then be expected to work toward the u:ti mate formation. of a district health council for the designated area by nominating members to the council and providing basic. guidelines. The coun- cilemembers would be ultimately appointed by the Ministry of Health on the recommendation of the steering committee. The 28 -page pamphlet is general in its outlook, avoiding specifics that will be issued by the ministry at a later time. Dr. Mills said, however, that talks on this concept for the area have already been in- itiated. He explained that the geographic boundaries suggested but not yet approved would encompass Huron -Perth counties. Dr. Mills cautioned that the council would not be only an advisory group, but would eventually have legislated authority. "The hospital boards will stay but they will be tempered by district health council decisions," he said. He quoted a remark by Minister Frank Miller: "Initially, we feel that district health councils should be ad- visory, but this does not mean that they wiill have no power. So far as the Ministry is cnn- cerned, all programs submitted to the Ministry for approval will need to have the approval of the health planning council." The jurisdiction of the council would extend to budget ap- proval, Dr. Mills said. Several 'copies of the pam- phlet were made available to members of the auxiliary, but Dr. Mills said the publication was hard to get. Also present at the luncheon were Norman Hayes, executive director of the Wingham and District Hospital; - ORDER YOUR • SWEET CHERRIES NOW • PHONE 565-2122 HURON -RIDGE ACRES R.R.2, ZURICH 1 1/4 mile west; then 3 1/2 miles north of Zurich. Kirkton Community Association 31st Annual Garden Party FAIR GROUNDS KIRKTON - ONTARIO Highway 23 WEDNESDAY, JULY 16th, 1975 Adults: $2.50 Children: 25c FAST BALL JUVENILE CONTEST: 7.30 p.m. 3 - 6!G NIGHTS - 3 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY July 171819 SEAFORTH LIONS PARK SEAFORTH DIFFERENT PROGRAM EVERY NIGHT Thursday MARVELLE Ir ternali0nal comedy magician who has appeared in many world centres including China and on TV in Canada. Britain and the U.S.A. in two shows al 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday , TONY NORBERT featured in an accordion and drum act that keeps you humming and your toes tapping as he presents a medley of English. Irish and Scotch . numbers at 9 p.m. and 1030 p.m. Saturday THE HUMMING BIRDS - popular four -piece group featuring Country Western and Rock and Roll. You'll enjoy every minuted these versatile musicians as they go all out 10 entertain you al 9 p m and 10:30 p.m. *Monster Bingo Kids Fish Pond *Games of Chance * Ferris Wheel *Merry-go-round * Penny Sale * Midway * Refreshment Booths Admission is FREE Parking available at s I per car ZURICH LIONS CLUB SUMMER JAMBOREE ZURICH ARENA FRIDAY, JULY 25 CONTINUOUS DANCING ALL NIGHT TWO BIG BANDS '°DESJARDINE" ORCHESTRA "JOE" OVERHOL