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Zurich Citizens News, 1967-01-19, Page 1No. 3—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1967 ATTEND OPENING SESSION—All the reeves and deputy -reeves from this area were at Goderich on Tuesday attending the open- ing session of Huron County council. Shown here in front of the giant centennial cake, which adorns the court house property,. are Zurich reeve Leroy Thiel, Hay deputy-feeve Delbert Geiger, and Hay reeve John Corbett. ONLY TWO Huron County wardens have been elected by •acclamation in history, and the two men who have had this distinction are shown here together following Tuesday's opening session. On the left is the 1967 warden, Don Mc- Kenzie, of Ashfield, and on the right is Earl Campbell, a former reeve of Hay Township, who some years ago was elected by acclamation. Mr. Campbell is now clerk -treasurer of the village of .Hensall. Area Farmers Organize Local of Ont. Farm Union A group of farmers from Hay and the west part of Stanley Township have organized what ds to be known as Local 206 of the Ontario Farm Union. The organizational meeting was held last Friday night in the Hay Township Hall, Zurich. Elected as president of the new group is Philip Durand, of RR 2, Zurich; while Joseph Regier, RR 2, Zurich, is the vice- president, Secretary is Sohn Laporte and treasurer, Ted Geoffrey. The directors of the new group are Lionel Wilder, Mat- thew Denomme, Richard Creces, Case VanRaay, Martin Martin and Richard Erb. A meeting is being planned later this month at which time the vice-president of the On- tario Farm Union, Walter Mil- ler, of Tara, will be the guest speaker. Mr. Miller is also the district organizer •of the OFU. Pick Officers For Hasa Fair; Set Date For E ent Main objects of the local are to help the provincial organiz- ation in their fight to obtain higher prices for farm produ- ucts. 0 Arnold Circle See Centennial Garb Zurich Council Set Alew Rate for Parking Offences The council •of the village of Zurich have adopted a new sys- tem of collecting Ones in con- nection with cars parked im- properly. In the past the OPP have issued tickets which re- quired the offender to pay the fine through a Magistrate's court, and this usually resulted in costing the person from five to eight dollars. In the future all such fines will be payable at the office of the •clerk -treasurer, and will cost the effender only one dol- lar. However, if the ticket is not paid on the Saturday fol- lowing the date of issuing, it will then cost the offender ad- ditional court costs. Corporal C. J. Mitchell, head of the Exeter detachment of the OPP, met with members of council recently to discuss the new plan. He told the council the fine being handled through magistrate's court was a bit too costly, and strongly recomend- ed the new system. During the past couple of months the police have been cracking down on parking violations in the village. In other business at a special meeting of the council last week, a rate of $3.75 per hour was set for anyone wanting work done by the village trac- tor, such as snow removal, etc. For outing grass the rate will be $5.25 per hour, due to the cost of the mower being used for this type of work. Council appointed two new members, Ray McKinnon and Gordon Bloch, to the Zurich Recreation Committee. At the same time the recreation budget •of $6,600 was given approval by council. e7ENTS PER COPY OFFICE BY ACCLAMATION! Ashfield Reeve Huron Warden Donald McKenzie, reeve of Ashfield To w n s h i p, was ac- claimed warden of Huron Coun- ty for 196'7—Canada's centenial year—at the opening session of county council in Goderich on Tuesday. Kenneth Stewart, 1966 ward- en, promised Warden McKenzie an interesting year—"one you will never forget"—as he pre- sented his successor with the chain of office, the golden key The annual meeting of the Hensall South Huron Agricul- tural Society was held Friday, January 13, when Elgin Thomp- son, RR 3, Kippen, was elected president for a term of two years. First vice-president is John Corbett, RR 1, Exeter; second vice-president, George Fr a y n e, Usborne; secretary - treasurer, P. L. McNaughton, who reported that 1966 had been a profitable year for the society. The 1967 date for the fair was set for June 20. Hensall Feeder Club Club has distrib- uted 113 calves this year to be judged and auctioned on that date. As a centennial project the Ontario Association of Agricul- tural Societies has undertaken to compile and publish a 300 page book of the history of agricultural societies from 1792 to 1966. Cost of the book will be $5. This society has ordered a number of these books, •one to be placed in the local library and one in the Hensall school. A centennial feature is under consideration for the 1967 Fair at Hensall. The next meeting is February 28. 0 The Arnold Circle of Carmel Presbyterian Church held its first meeting of the new year Monday evening, January 16, with president Mrs. Robert Bell presiding. She opened with a New Year's poem. Nine mem- bers answered the roll call by stating their New Year's reso- lution. In centennial costumes, Mrs. Mildred Bell, Mrs. Douglas Shirr ay and Mrs. Gordon Schwalm had charge of the pro- gram and worship, and also the topic, `the beginning of the Presbyterian Church in Can- ada”. The worship closed with prayer by Mrs. Mildred Bell. Hostesses Mrs. Roland Vanstone and Mrs. Jim Bell served lunch. Mailing List Now Revised; Special Offer Still Good Zurich Member is Chairman of Hay School Area Board 0 POLICE REPORT During the week of January 8 to January 14, the Exeter de- tachment of the Ontario Provin- cial Police investigated 11 oc- currences, along with three ac- cidents, in which no one was injured. A total of 30 warnings were issued under the Highway Traf- fic Act, and four charges laid under the same act. There were no charges under the Liquor Control Act or the Criminal Code. Garnet Leitch, local veterin- arian, was named chairman of the board of Township School Area of Hay at their meeting re- cently. Vice-chairman is Ross Turnbull. Both men have been with the board through the switch to centralization in the district which has channeled all the children •of Hay Township and the villages of Hensall and Zurich into two larger schools in the urban centres. Leitch replaces Ian McAllister, who was chairman during the transition period. McAllister remains on the board for an- other term with Robert Row- cliffe, Elmer Rowe, Carl Oest- richer and Dave Sangster, Hen- sall. Committees are: staff, Sang- ster, McAllister, R o w c 1 if f e; property, Turnbull, Oestreicher, Rowcliffe; transportation, Rowe, McAllister, Turnbull; finance, McAllister Rowe, -Oestreicher. Robert Westlake was again appointed secretary -treasurer of the board. Mrs. George Hag gitt was retained al the school in Zurich at a salary of $30 per month on a basis •of $1.50 per hour. A money borrowing; resolu- tion was set at $100.000 from the Bank of Montreal at Zurich. The tender of Gascho's Dry Goods in Zurich was accepted to supply drapes for the schools in both Hensall and Zurich. Ross Scott, Brucefield, will sup- ply oil at a price of 12.85 cents per gallon. of office and the gavel. year" after the problems of Judge R. E. Etherington, who 1966, including wage agree - administered the •oath of office ments in the county. He urged to Warden McKenzie, asked members to develop a greater that county councillors re-dedi- appreciation for Canada during cate themselves to "streamline" centennial year and to eneour- their own branches of govern- age •appreciation in others, ment and to "harmonize" with The only other nominee for all other phases of government the position of warden was Cal - in Canada. vin Krauter, reeve of Brussels. Judge Hetherington said The popular councillor told his county council might strive for associates that he would decline a "lasting memorial, a record the nomination because he had of its own excellence in the per- pledged his support to McKen- formance •of its duty". zie, but declared he would def - Rev. J. Donald MacDonald, of mitely be a candidate for Hur- North Street United Church in on's top office in 1968. Goderich, conducted the brief On hand for •the ceremony devotional. were Warden McKenzie's wife, Speaking to council, Warden Florence; his daughter, Donna; McKenzie called the 12 months his son, John; and several mem- now beginning a "levelling out hers of his council in Ashfield. Judge Officiates at Inaugural Zurich Man Desiins Ca A Zurich man who was tired landscape, the cover features a of buying souvenirs marked map of Canada, showing the "Made in Japan" made the de- customs and environments of sign of a truly all -Canadian Canada's sons and daughters. souvenir his personal centen- The centennial symbol is there nial project. as a reminder that Mr. Brea - Kenneth Breakey, local busi- key's effort is approved by the nessman, began in late 1961 to Centennial Commission as a "do something Canadian", and centennial project. did it with such flourish that Many Long Hours his idea — a Canadian Confed- long eration Centennial Plaque—has been •copyrighted and made ready for sale in time for Can- ada's 100th birthday celebra- tions. "I thought surely after 100 years, somebody can do some- thing different," Mr. Breakey said, fingering the lovely prod- uct of his imagination. The walnut plaques, cut with the definite hint of the shape of Canada's coastline and mounted with three satin -chromed, zinc die-cast symbols depicting Can- ada's growth, are made entirely in Western •Ontario of all-Ca- nadain products. Mr. Breakey said walnut was chosen as the wood for the plaque itself because it 'is Can- ada's only true natural dark lumber. It was walnut, added Mr. Breakey, that was used for furniture and gun stalks in 1867. The s ymbol s—a covered wagon drawn by horses moving west, a majestic prairie buf- falo and a sign of flight—are of Canadian zinc and arranged to tell the story of Canada's development from pioneer times to the present space age. Modern in appearance and rich in historical value, Mr. Breakey's plaque is supplied with a convenient wall mount. Perhaps the package, also de- signed by Mr. Breakey, catches the eye of as many people as notice the plaque. Printed in colors as vibrant as Canada's It took many The mailing list of the Zurich Citizens News has been revised and brought up-to-date, as of January 15. Anyone who has renewed or bought a new sub- scription in the past months should now find their labels marked accordingly. All subscribers are asked to check their labels to see if the correct expiry date is listed. If your label ends with a '66, you will know that your sub- scription is now overdue, and should be renewed. as soon as possible. At the same time, if your label ends with Jan '67, your subscription expires this month. If it ends with Feb '67, your subscription is clue in February. Our special offer for a two- year new or renewal subscrip- tion is still good. until the end of January. After that time there will be no reduction in two-year subscription. hours of entenni drawing and designing to come up with the highly distinctive plaque which will be at home on the walls of a tiny fishing hut in Nova Scotia or a plush apartment in Vancouver. Original plans called for a maple leaf as the background shape, but Mr. Breakey found that Canadian symbol did not look well fashioned of wood. MIS rORICH MAN, Kenneth Breake‘.. 1,ts a unique centennial project which accomplishes something for Can- ada. Here he displays his original Canadian Confederation Centennial Plaque presented as a salute to the Dominion ef Canada on its 100th birthday. The plaque, suitable for hanging on any wali, is beautifully done in rich walnut and satin -chromed die-cast zinc and is ready for sale in any part of the nation. As well, the plaque's designer wanted something truly Cana- dian without being stereotyped. The Canada goose is a grace- ful bird but in Mr. Breakey's estimation did not tell the whole story of Canada's contribution to the story of modern air trav- el as well as the moulded streak he eventually devised. The symbol of flight is mounted in such a way that it gives the idea of swift, sure movement and peaceful protection. All components for the plaque are manufactured in Western Ontario and shipped to Zurich where Mr. Breakey, his wife Dorothy and their 19 -year-old son Richard assemble and pack- age them. While most sales to date have been made locally, the plaque is gaining favor far- ther afield. Most recent thrill for Mr. Breakey was an order ;laced by Robert E. McKinley, MP, who will distribute the wall ornaments in Ottawa. Mr. Breakey has hopes that his Cana di a n Confederation Centennial plaque will be sold across Canada, particularly at Expo 67 in Montreal this year. As for making money on the venture, the prospect doesn't excite Mr. Breakey too much. He admits that the satisfaction of doing what he set out to do is worth much more than dol- lars to him; and the thrill of watching as his dream catches and holds the imagination of millions of Canadians and their visitors could never be realized in silver. Neither will Mr. Breakey let his artistic abilities and pioneer courage go wanting. Already he has visions of a new and different conception for immor- talizing Canada's wild life through a mysterious blend of photography and metal.