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Zurich Citizens News, 1965-03-25, Page 9NEW WOO After almost 100 years of op- eration, the F. 0, Kalbfleiseh and Son Planing Mi11 in Zurich has been sold, to the W, F. Pat- erson Investment Co. Ltd., of Chatham. The new proprietors assumed official ownership this morning, .April 1. The Zurich branch of , the Chatham •concern will operate as the Fox Milling and Lumber Company.. Manager .of the new industry will be James Dalton, Jr,, formerly of Grand Bend. The "manufacture o£ wood pro- ducts" will be the main oper- ation to be carried out at the Zurich location, In announcing the sale of the business, Ivan L. Kalbfleisch told the Citizens News that he has a great deal of confidence in the new firm: "I know that they are a young and ambitious concern, and will be a tremend- ous asset to our community," he said. First item to be manufactured at the Zurich plant is the sen- sational new `skateboard', which has hit the United States with a bigger response than the Hoola Hoops did some years ago. Skateboards are pieces of wood about two feet long with roller skate wheels fastened to the bottom. Most skateboard- ing is performed on a flat sur- face with the riders keeping one foot on the board and push- ing off with the other to gain momentum. According to Mr. Dalton, the firm hopes to step up produc- tion at the plant to turn out approximately 4,000 skateboards 1 USTRY L i CATES IN ZURIC a day, In Canada, the Fox Com- pany has CCM as their sole dis- tributor for the product, and as well they have a large dis- tributor selling the line in the UnitedStates. `Right now we need to pro- duce about 100,000 of the boards to meet the demand," Mr, Dal- ton said. "This will keep the plant busy for some time, and after that we will branch into other lines of wood products which we can produce here." The new owners hope to have an assembly line organized to produce this product within the next couple of days. At the present time they need about 20 men and three women, but they hope this amount will be increased to about 50 by the end of the month. All em - About People You Know .. . ITEMS ABOUT HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobol have taken up residence in a new home on Queen Street, built by Clifford Salmon, of Dashwood. r Mrs. Stewart Bell, Pauline and TroyAnn spent the week -end with Mrs. Kay Bedard and chil- dren, London. Mrs. Bert Faber, Mrs, Harold Jones and Mrs. Thomas Reid at- tended the UCW third annual meeting in Northside United Church, Seaforth, March 24. 4-4 w Misses Pauline and TroyAnn Bell took part in the annual St. Bhomas figuring skating carni- val held March 26 and 27, 4 Recent visitors with Mr, and Mrs. T. W. Reid were Dr. Rob- ert Lane, of Victoria, B.C., and the Misses Sandra .and Shirley Reid, of Scarborough. Mrs. Orland Reichert has re- turned home from Clinton hos- pital where she was a patient. Mr. and Mrs. Don Kyle and family, of Zurich, have taken up residence in Hensall in the home they purchased from Mr. Fred Broadley, on King Street. Members of Hensall CGIT of Carmel Presbyterian C h u r ch and their leader, Mrs. Harold Bonthron, met at the home of Mrs. J. C. Boyne, Exeter, on Wednesday evening, and en- joyed a joint party with the CGIT group of Caven Church. A recreational period of games and contests was enjoyed and luncheon served. John Bradley, Steve Charlton, Michael Toll and Robert Mickle of Sydenham Hall, UWO, Lon- don, and Charles Mickle, of Hamilton, were guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Laird Mickle and Ann. The Easter thank -offering of Unit 4 UCW, will be held on Thursday, April 1, at 230 p.m. Chatham Perm Will "Skateboards" At Zurich's newest industry, Fox Lumber and Milling Company, will begin production by manu- facturing the newest sensation in sporting circles, "Skate- boards'- According to a story in last week's issue of the Wall Huron Refects Request For Open Deer Hunting Goderich—Grey County's pro- posal for an open deer season in the third week of November each year failed to win concur- rence from Huron County coun- cil at its March session. The Grey resolution set forth that there have been accidents causing loss of human life, de- struction of livestock and much waste of vension in mild weath- er when an open season is held the first week in November. The third -week season proposed would be "for all Ontario coun- ties supporting an open sea- son". Huron concurred in a Fron- tenac County resolution propos- ing "that elementary and sec- ondary school text books be standardized for the province. It also went along with Lan- ark County's resolution about C.A.S. wards over 18. The Child Welfare Act provides for the extension of wardship beyond 18 but makes no provision for cost of maintenance, the munici- pality concerned being relieved of liability. Lanark recom- mends that any expenditure ap- proved by a municipal council for maintenance of a ward be- tween 18 and 21 be dealt with in the same manner as for wards under 18, and that the municipality be eligible for sub- sidy at the rate paid for wards under 18. Lambton council, at its Jan- uary session, requested that the D o m i ra i o n government make make council members' mileage payments tax-free, and that they be not considered part of committee pay for tax purposes. Manufacture New Zurich Location Street Journal, the sport is booming now in United States, and it is expected to hit its stride this summer throughout Canada. The story say, "Skateboard- ing, after a slow start a couple of years ago at California beach cities, is picking up speed like an gout -of -control teenager com- ing down Bear Mountain." According to the buyer at one of PhiladeIphia's top sporting goods stores, they expect to sell 250,000 of the skateboards in five of their stores this spring. Industrial experts in the United States are predicting the sale of over 30 million before the summer ends. New factories for the manu facture of the •skateboards are springing up all across the United States, with one of the large manufacturers reporting a shipment of 100,000 per day for every six-day work week. The skateboards are selling from $2.98 for the small 19 - inch model to $29.95 for the best 30 -inch full precision board. Originally devised by surf - boarders seeking to maintain their skills on land, skateboard- ing has evolved into a competi- tive sport in its own right. The first annual skateboard national championship will be held in California, and already efforts are being made to make the sport an Olympic event. Serious skateboarders have perfected many difficult tricks. They are able to jump from a rapidly moving skateboard over a bar as high as four feet and land back on the moving board. There are other tricks such as "kickturn", which basically is Iifting the front, or nose of the board, and moving it left or right while pivoting on the board's back wheels. The story in the Wall Street Journal concludes by saying that the sport of skateboarding is spreading fast to Canada and Europe. It is believed that the Fox firm will be the first to manu- facture the popular new sensa- tion in Canada. ployees will receive an incen- tive bonus, over and above their regular wages. Mr. Dalton told the Citizens News that he anticipates no problem in securing an ade- quate labor pool. "I must have interviewed 50 prospective em- ployees already," he said. "We are quite happy with the re- sponse we are receiving from people in the Zurich area, and I am sure we will enjoy becom- ing a part of the community." While the •new owners were not to have assumed ownership until Thursday, April 1, thanks to the kind co-operation of Mr. Kelbfleisch they began prelim- inary work in the plant this past Monday morning. They are not planning any major changes in the operational method of the mill, and will retain the big steam engine for their source of power. They also hope to operate the sawmill, which at one time was a busy concern. This Friday officials of the new enterprise will have as vis- itors at their plant the general sales manager and head engi- neer of CCM, to discuss produc- tion methods with them. The Fox Company purchased the entire set-up from Mr. Kalb- fleisch, including the sld flax mill, sawmill and all the stor- age buildings on the property. Through a full-page advertise- ment on page seven of this newspaper, business places in Zurich have extended a hearty welcome to the new concern. Manager Jim Dalton, with his wife`and family, hope to move to the Zurich district as soon as accommodation can be found AtiY.t •' ew4,_ No. 1S—FiteST WITH THE LOCAL NWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1965 Pk rawe •v Lx � a� ter upply ill For Plans for the new 60 -bed Bluewater Rest Home are ad- vancing well on schedule, ac- cording to Dr. C. J. Wallace, chairman of the incorporating directors. Architects' p la n s should be available within the next week or two, and then all final approval can be obtained. A proposed site has been picked about three-quarters of a mile west of Zurich, in Hay Township. The property is on the farm of Delbert Geiger, and fronts a small bush on his farm. Directors are planning to in- corporate a small portion of the bush into the project, and mak- ing use of it as picnic grounds. According to Dr. Wallace, the picnic ground idea would be ideal for persons visiting resi- dents of the home in the sum- mer, and wishing to have a picnic lunch with them. Suitable tables and chairs would be made available for this purpose. Will Drill Well The only obstacle niet by the board to date has been the source of water supply for the NEW INDUSTRY MOVES IN—Announcement was Made this week of the sale of the F. C. Kalbfleisch and Sonl Planing Mills in Zurich to Fox Milling and Lumber Company, of Chatham. In the centre of this group is Jim Dalton, man- ager of the new operation for Fox Milling, displaying ono of the products they intend manufacturing here. On the right is Ivan 1,. Kalbfleisch, owner of the Kalbfleiseh firm,. and on the left is Gerald Gingerich, president of the Zurich Chamber of Commerce, who welcomed the new industry to Zurich on behalf of his organization. The sale of the mill marks the completion of almost 100 years in the lumber business for the Kalbfleisch family. home. They had hoped to ob- tain water from the village of Zurich, but following a meeting with village officials, they have been advised this will be im- possible. According to Reeve Milton Oesch the idea of piping water to the home would be too costly for the village to bear at the present time. He told the Citi- zens News that it would cost approximately $10,000 to run a six-inch pipe to the end of the village limits, and the Home would still have to run the line the rest of the way. Mr. Oesch added that there would also have to be considerable changes 7 CENTS PER COPY made to the distribution centre at the wells to accommodate the added demand for water. Meanwhile, however, the di- rectors have not been too great- ly discouraged to learn of the water situation, and Dr. Wal- lace said Wednesday morning they are going ahead with plans to drill their own well. This will commence shortly, so they can determine if an adequate supply is available. The directors have also set up a campaign committee, and this group will be called together shortly to pick a chairman and plan strategy for the raising of necessary funds. Huron County Council Approves Many Grants At Lengthy March Session Goderich—County council adopted a recommendation of its finance and executive com- mittee that a by-law be passed establishing a reserve fund for working capital, so that it may not be necessary to borrow all the money required previous to receipt of county rates. The recommendation was for $50,- 000 to be set aside. The committee, of which Reeve Reg. Jewell, of Goderich, is chairman, obtained approval for seven grants. That of the Salvation Army was increased from $1,200 to $1,500. The others: Canadian National Insti- tute for the Blind, $2,000; Ca- nadian Cancer Society, Huron unit, $$400; East Huron, West Huron and South Huron Wom- en's Institutes, $15 each; St. John Ambulance, $75. Reeve Kenneth Stewart, Me- Killop, presented the report of, the legislative and educational committee and obtained ap- proval of the following rants: LLL. Spring Ratty Sixteen members of the Fel- lowship Club of Zion Lutheran Church attended the spring rally of the Lutheran Laymen's League at Stratford on Sunday. Rev. Orlen Lapp, of Gethsemane Church, 'Windsor, was the guest speaker, choosing as his topic, "Evangelism According to Christ". Gordon Kraft, of Dashwood, zone president, was chairman. A variety program was present- ed by the leagues with Dash- wood presenting a skit, 'How the Great Guest Came. Monk - ton was in charge of closing University of Western On- tario (scholarships, bursaries and building fun), $2,100; Uni- versity of Waterloo, (scholar- ships and bursaries), $$1,200. Retarded Children's Associa- tions, $350 each for Wingham and Goderich; Belgrave, Howick and Hensel' school fairs, $25 each; Belgrave Musical Festival, $25; Ontario Agricultural Col- Iege (scholarships) $300: West- ern Ontario Agricultural Col- lege (scholarships) $100: Iibrary grants. $1,265. The last-named represents grants of $40 each to 31 libraries in Huron and $25 to Lucknow. Arinnti.ng the report of the agriculture and refnre:.`sation committee, presented by Reeve Thomas Leiper, Hullett, council approved the following grants: Agricultural representatives, $500; agricultural junior exten- sion, $2.500; 4-H Club leaders, $500; Holstein, Hereford and Shorthorn Breeders' associa- tions, $100 each; Aberdeen -An- gus associations (Grey - Bruce - Huron) $50; Jersey, Ayrshire and Guernsey Breeders' associ- ations. $50 ;eaeh; Crop Improve- ment Seed Fair, $100; Hensall Spring Fair, $150; Clinton erring Fair., $238; Soil and Clem Improvement Association, $400; Huron Plowmen's Associ- ation, $100; Huron Plowmen's Assoeiati on. (International match) $1,000; Blyth fair, $150; Exeter fair, $272,63; Seaforth t fair, $409.41; Z u r i c h fair, $179.79; Hayfield fair, $150; Brussels fair, $243.29; Lowick 1 fair $150: Dungannon fair, $150; Lucknow fair $75; T(irkton fair a $100. About People You Know .. . ITEMS ABOUT ZURICH Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bassow and Emma were Mrs. Marie Pask, Grand Bend; Mrs. Tillie Tetreau Zurich, and Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Miller, Dashwood. The group celebrated Mrs. Pask's birthday, .• Mrs. Nancy Koehler is spend- ing some time at Toronto with her son and daughter. 4 Mr. and Mrs. William Stric- kert and family from West Monkton visited with the Tat- ter's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bossow. Mrs, Charles Thiel is a patient in St, Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Waiper and Mr. and Mrs. Art Hoger, Detroit, visited on Sunday with relatives in Zurich. Clare McBride is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. s Mrs. Newell Geiger and son John, Susan Oesch and Mrs. Archie Mustard spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Manson and family at Toronto. They atended the gospel sing- ing at Massey Hall and a band concert at Malvern Collegiate. where Donna Manson is a mem- ber of the band. On Sunday they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Manson at Dundas. Anyone between the ages of 12-21 who are interested in 4 -II Garden Club work are asked to contact l,trs. Morris Webb or Mrs. Jim Parkins. fit' Mr. and Mrs. Grant Case and family were Saturdee evening visitors with Mr. and Mre, Herb Mnnsscau and other .,••. nbers of the family. Mr. and Mrs. t'Pilliem Hess and family, Woodstock. and irrs. Don Ryden. Linden, were week -end visitors tvi."i their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert ]less. Mrs. Herb Mous:seau returned Koine on Friday after spending some time at the home of her daughter and son-in.law, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Black, Bucking- ham, Quebec, * ,d. Mr. and Mrs. ,Tog De<iomme, RR T, Zurich, have purchased he home owned by Mrs, Alice Thiel and formerly eeeupiecl by Mr. and Mrs, Don 'Kyle. % * ti Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pulfmrcl nd family were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Ha berer.