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Times-Advocate, 1983-09-14, Page 10Fein 10 Times -Advocate, September 14, 1983 Council discuss fire survey A proposal during Zurich council's regular September meeting to retire to committee -of -the -whole and exclude the press and public while discussing a municipal fire protection survey report prepared and presented by Gerry Sunstrum from the On- tario fire marshal's office was sharply questioned by Herb Turkheim. After the publisher and managing editor of the Ad- vance (which is based in the village), had determined that neither personnel nor finan- eial matters were to be aired, and pointed out these were the only times in camera ses- sions are allowed by the On- tario Municipal Act, council reversed its stand and con- tinued with the session in public. Fire chief Bob Merner was in attendance to hear highlights of the very com- prehensive report, and sug- gestions for improving means of fire prevention, actual fire fighting, and reducing loss in fires. Many of the recommen- dations could be implemented without any additional expen- diture of money. The recommendations in- cluded a standby system, ap- pointment of the fire chief as a building inspector, posting of basic rules of conduct and deportment in the fire hall and at fires, detailed record- keeping, training in cardio- pulmonary resuscitation for all volunteer firemen and regular in-service training with the pumper, the breathing apparatus, and lad- der and hose drills. Among the recommenda- tions which would cost money were a recording device to tape the time and content of incoming calls, purchase of a $2,000 auto extrication kit (a $1,000 grant is available from the Fire Marshal's office), four additional air cylinders for the breathing apparatus. and •a fire stream device which combines three hose lines. and can be operated by one man. and more than trebles water delivery from 200 gallons to about 800 per minute. Sunstrum said the village fire department is doing a good job, roads are all nam- ed and well-maintained and St. Peter's • Lutheran Church REV. KARL SCHUESSLER Vice Postor (345.2683) Organist Mrs. Christine Eagleson B.M.A. Sunday, September 18 10:00 a.m. - Worship ea. vice 10:45 a.m. - ;unday School There is a nursery for small children which is supervised dur- ing the worship service. Everyone Welcome the department has never ex- perienced a water shortage. He said council was under no legal obligation to undertake any or all recommendations. The fire marshal's office keeps the file open for five years, recording any progress reports. If nothing was done at the end of that period, a re- quest for a new survey would have to be made by council. Reeve Don Van Patter thanked Sunstrum for the ex- cellent report, and said coun- cil had no objection to any of its contents. Merner concur- red, saying many of the non- financial recommendations could be implemented im- mediately, and that two ad- ditional air cylinders were already on order. Copies of the survey will be given to Hay and Stanley townships, Zurich's partners on the area fire board. In other business, Bob Fisher reported he had ap- -proached both school prin- cipals about using school children as crossing guards. The previous public school board had. been against the policy. An adult crossing guard is paid $4.50 per hour for a minimum of three hours daily. Clerk Sharon Baker said the OPP hesitates to recom- mend that, students be used. Cpl. Dave Woodward from the Exeter detachment will come to town next week to see where children are crossing. and recommend the safest way. BP agent Don Cowan's tender to supply heating oil was chosen. He offered the best discount, 7.8 cents off the tank car price. Council rescinded part of a previous resolution after a rec board meeting passed a mo- tion that the Zurich recrea- tion, parks and community centre board remain in its present form as an active committee of council with regular meetings from September to May, with special meetings called by the chairman as necessary. A resolution authorized by Bob Fisher petitioning members of the Ontario Legislature to amend the retail sales act to exempt legitimate non-profit organizations such as the Bean Festival from paying the sales tax on prepared food was passed. Copies of the resolution will be forwarded to all municipalities in Huron for their endorsation. A special meeting of the committee of adjustment ap- proved the application for consent submitted by Milton and Lennita Oesch as it con- forms with the official plan and the general intent of the zoning bylaw. The severance is valid for two years from issuance. Members of council discussed a noise bylaw. After reading a copy of Exeter's bylaw, works superintendent Dennis Regier jokingly said he would need a cruiser and a gun if he had to act as a bylaw enforcement officer. Council decided their main problem was barking dogs, as squealing tires come under the Highway traffic act, and the OPP could charge noisy • parties with disturbing the peace. An OPP officer will be invited to attend the next meeting and give his advice. A resolution was passed prohibiting parking on the south side of 84 highway from the Spruce Villa to East Street, to allow unimpeded passage of emergency vehicles. Council voted to donate $50 to this year's Huron County Plowing Match, to be held in Hay township. Sharon Baker will check in- to the wording for a bylaw for control of weeds and grass on vacant lots. Van Patter said the In- dustrial and ietail develop- ment committee which he chairs met with county plan- ner Gary Davidson recently. The county has the facilities •"and the willingness to help the village prepare a brochure on the advantages Zurich has to offer prospective industries and private citizens who would like to locate in a rural area. About the only cost to Zurich would be the paper the pamphlets are printed on. Library hours change, announce contest .winners The winners of the reading contest at the Public Library this summer were Chris Meathrel, Debbie Regier, An-. nette Regier and Cynthia Stark. Vlease note that the Library hours on Saturday will be from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This will be the regular time from now on. The Women's Institute started their fall meeting in the Township Hall with Edith Hohner and Annie Finkbeiner in charge. Due to illness Edith. was unable to attend. After the Ode and Collect Annie read a poem Hanging On to Summer. The theme was Canadian Industries. Annie gave the topic Our Daily Bread written by Edith from information she got out of Reader's Digest and our local baker Doug Oesch. Bread is essential in our diet!. It supplies many of the vitamins our body needs. There are more calories in one apple than one slice of bread and no more calories in white than brown. Joan Smith conducted the business. Our booth at the bean festival did fairly well. Our Institute was invited to Dashwood on Tuesday even- ing; nine attended and en- joyed it very much. Some carne home with prizes won at IT'S WORTH THE DRIVE TO THE NEW MATTRESS SHOP Featuring Simmons Serta Sleepmaster Waterbeds also available Main St., Dublin OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY NIGHT TILL 9 P.M. Closed Mondays 345-2250 If you haven't yet visited The-• SfttThg '1(20111 Be sure to come before the Van Egmond House Egmondville closes for the winter. We still have .an excellent selection of fine, handcrafted gifts at affordable pricer. Outreach Artisan - C.C.D. Project Funded by Employment & Immigration Canada • Fall Hours Monday -friday 9:00-4:00 W111111111 DRIVE !! A R A% a A♦ Y% Y M� ♦ A♦ O p♦♦♦ A• A N LIKE A LIFE DEPENDED ON IT !!!!!!!!! SCHOOL'S IN f" the penny sale. Our Institute is invited to Elimville In- stitute at. Usborne Central School October 12 at 8 plm. Oelcome to Mr. and Mrs. .Melvin Veach of Port Huron, Michigan who have moved in- to the former home.of Albert Kalbfleisch on Goshen St. South. (The Veach's are dis- tant relativesoftheKalbfleisch family.) Welcome also to Clemence and Mary Jeffrey of Centralia who recently moved into the Maplewoods Apts. The first fall meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Rest Home was held last Tuesday, Sept. 6 with a very good turn- -out of members and residents who enjoyed the musical pro- gram that was arranged by the committee of Ina Neeti, Gladys Martin, Lydia Regier and Mary -Lou Erb. Following lunch the business portion was held in the Board Room with 17 answering the roll call. President Margaret Gingerich thanked everyone • for helping out at the Bean festival and a report of a total profit for the day was $551.48 on the hot dog booth and $417.95 on the quilt. Verda Baechler will be a delegate at the Rest Home Convention in Toronto on September 11. 12 and 13. The meeting was adjourned by Annie Finkbeiner. Coni;ratulations to the Zurich girls Buckettes slow - pitch ball team who won the B championship in Vanastra last Wednesday night (score 15-11) and to the childrens' winning teams Blue Jays won the A title, coached by Mike Caers and Jeff Consitt. The B title went to the Yankees coached by Kevin Geoffrey and Shelly Haggitt. Pant Johnston, son of Bob and Carol has left for Barrie where he is taking a four-year course at Georgian College majoring in mining engineering. A bridal shower was held for Mary -Ann Regier (daughter of Clem and Theresa ) on Sunday after- noon at St. Peter's parish hall. St. Joseph's, which was at- tended by several friends and relatives. Members of the Knights of Columbus from this area at- tended a corporate commu- nion and breakfast at St. Joseph's Church in Clinton on Sunday with guest speaker being Bishop Gervais of Windsor. There were 14 fourth degree Knights present who formed an honor guard. Several friends and relatives attended the wed- ding of Dianne Miller and Bob Biggam on Saturday in Dashwood al the United Church, with an outdoor reception in the pavilion. The bride is the daughter of Ilubert and Vesta Miller. Dashwood. Happy birthday lo Mrs Lavina Miller of the Maplewoods Apts. who was 83 years old on Wed , Sept. 7. In- cluded among those dropping in were her daughter and ron- in -law Eileen and Bob LaBute of Tecumseh who surprised her with a little party. Monday was the first night of ladies bowling league for another season. Twelve teams were in attendance with executives being the Jolly -Six. The men's league will start on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Congratulations to John and Harriet Vander Burgt nee Vanos, Hensall on the arrival of their first baby Nataliene. Proud grandparents, are Henry and Rita VanderBurgt, RR 1 Dashwood. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to John who is now a patient, in University llospital. The annual family reunion of Blanche Bechard was held on Saturday at•the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gascho for approximately 27 relatives. These included her children and spouses, grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who all enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner with the trim- mings that was catered by Mary -Lou Erb, (part of Bir- die's staff). Those attending came from Owen Sound, Kit- chener, Waterloo, Nairn and Zurich and area. On Sunday Blanche and her daughters attended a bridal shower in Grand Bend for granddaughter, Julie Brown held at the church hall. She is the daughter of John and Yvonne Brown, RR 1 Dashwood and is to be mar- ried in October. Ray and Elizabeth Rasenberg, R!t 3 Zurich returned home after a month's vacation in Holland visiting with family members on both sides including Ray's father who is 87 years old. Members of the Cobras ball team and their wives enjoyed an end -of -the -season barbecue and party at the home of Clare Masse on Saturday evening. Mrs. Eileen Consitt of the Spruce Villa apts. spent last week with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Becker in Lucknow. Jessica -Lynne Van Raay, daughter of Martin and Teresa, was baptized on Sun- day at St. Boniface Church by Father Mooney with. god- parents being Frank and .lanet Winters of Toronto. Several from town are tak- ing• in the Western Fair in London once again this year. Wednesday evening was the first of the fall series of birthday parties at Maplewoods apartments. On behalf of the residents Meda O'Brien welcomed our new neighbours, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chennell and Mr. and Mrs. Clem Jeffery. Following a brief business meeting a fun time of bingo was enjoyed. Prizes Were won by Mary Jef- fery. Frances Dunn, Peggy and Phil Leger. Mrs. Vanderkeemel, Meryl Gelinas. Madeline Gelinas, Fred Chennell. Since there were no birth- day parties during July and August birthday celebrants were recognized along with the September ones. They were: Meda O'Brien, Terry Lindey, Claude Gelinas, Mike Vanderkeemel, Marian Chen- nell, Fred Chennell, Madeline Wisser, Lavina Miller, Bill Ziler and Peggy Leger. _ Blanche and Clarence, the hostess and host for the even- ing, served a dainty birthday lunch of cake and ice cream. RIBBON CUTTING — The Hensall and District Co-op officially opened their feed mill facilities at Zurich last week. Officiating at the ribbon -cutting ceremony were John Paul Rau (left), vice president of the board of directors, MP Murray Cardiff and board president Ross Corbett. Lilt? DI; `iy 5 Mrs. Carmel Swetttnay Phone: 234.4702 olden C ,Cels Jes It is nice to be back into more comfortable weather, even though it means more sweaters for the residents who feel the chilly weather more than most of us. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Home commenced their fall program for the winter months on Tuesday evening. The meeting began with a musical group consisting of Mr. Henry Green, Mr. Jim Young who played the violins accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Young and Mr. Tom Walker of Exeter. who provid- ed piano music. Piano duets were played by Mary Lou Erb and Grace Martin. Ina Neeb and Mary Lou Erb sang duets. The program was very much enjoyed, and of course, the lunch is always appreciated. Video tapes were shown on Tuesday evening in the lobby by Mr. Cliff Alexander who has returned from several week's vacation in England. Congratulations are in order for Mr. and Mrs. - 'Fergus Turnbull of the apart- ments on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. They were honoured at a family gathering on Saturday. Residents who have been out visiting during the week were Mr. Aaron Gingerich, Mrs. Rachel Amanns, Mrs. Verna Truemner, Mrs. Pearl Love, Mrs. Matilda Tetreau, Mrs. Oriole Westlake and Mrs. Annie Noakes. We thank Ducharme Or- chards, St. Joseph for the generous donation of peaches, also all who. have been donating corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and all other fresh fruits and vegetables. The residents appreciate these special treats. • Bingo was played on Friday evening followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was. conducted by Rev. Kenneth Knight of Hen- sall Presbyterian church. Feed mill opens A sunny September day en- couraged more than 400 peo- ple to attend the opening of the new feed mill at the Zurich branch of the Hensall and District Co -Op. Other in- ducements were the free beef and pork dinner catered by Campbell and Cardiff, and the free entertainment pro- vided by the Paul brothers from Kirkton. Among the dignitaries on the fiat -bed trailer which served as a stage during the ceremonies were the local board of directors headed by president Ross Corbett, vice president John Paul Rau, secretary John Campbell and board members Glen Thiel, Allan Hayter, Chester Sturdy, Harold Deichert, Bill De- Jonge and Ross McBeath. They were joined on the platform by Hay township reeve Lionel Wilder, Hensall Co -Op manager Earl Wagner, banker Eric Luther, MP Mur- ray Cardiff, general sales • manager Larry Shapton and general manager of the UCO feed division Dave Pelleterio. In the audience were Ken Summers, vice president and district executive, Canadian Commercial Banking, Bank of Montreal and Don White, newly arrived in Exeter as the B of M commercial bank- ing unit manager. Shapton and the Hensall Co- op's operating manager had designed the new facilities after determining what the directors wanted, touring various facilities and talking to UCO engineers. The plans were given to the contractors, Milverton Millwrights, to be turned into concrete and steel. The general contractor sub- contracted some of the con- struction to area businesses. Knight Electric did mueli of. the wiring, and J.P. Ducharme the concrete work. The original building was completely gutted, a 14 -foot basement excavated a new main floor installed and 30 foot high bins added. The main feature of the $350,000 renovation is the pellet mill, with a 100 hp motor capable of handling five to eight metric tonnes per hour. The 30 huge mixing bins, operating on a "least cost for- mulating" system, can, for example, substitute barley when corn is high without reducing the quality of the feed. In his remarks, Eric Luther said the local co-op's gross sales were less than one million dollars when he became the branch's banker 15 years ago. 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