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Zurich Citizens News, 1967-04-06, Page 1rn "It's what we've beenhoping for and praying for." said Ory Wassinann, reeve of Grand Bend, on Monday when core tatted conceriug the announce- ment that Found Brothers Avi- ation Ltd. will move its produc- tion plant from. Rexdaie to the former RCAF stet on near Grand Bend. The company which has ben in the aviation business "for at least some 40 years," according to Mr. Wassmann, located in Rexdale in 1948. It produces a type of bush plane ;nd hes at the present time its own Model 100 Centennial which it is hoped will betested and ready for production soon. This is the .same fi;•m which was unable to wore to terms for space at Cagan:: n Forces Base, Centralia. Interested parties" from Grand Bend con- tacted the firm and with its president, Henry N. Shoji, and successfully negotiated the deal which will bring another in- dustry' to Huron County. Mr. Wassmann said that everything but• the plane en- gines and radios will be assem- bled at the Grand Bend plant, which will also accommodate the company's head office. About 50 persons ere expected when it gets into full operation, to be employed by the firm about the end of June, but this number should 'increase. Key personnel and some skilled workers will •move with the company to the Grand Bencl area but some local people will be hired for various positions within the organization. Mr. Wassmann felt there was a good chance that workers from the. surrounding district would be trained for jobs, and that all office staff would be gleaned from this vicinity. The property, owned by Ger- ald and Jack Eagleson, sons of the late Bruce Eagleson, is un- der a "10 year lease with op- tion to renew or buy," said Wassmann, Only other opera- tion at the site is the Grand. Bend Dragway, which knew several successful seasons there. Present buildings, with some renovations and additions. will be utilized by Found Brothers Aviation Ltd. for its plant. It is understood that remodelling is underway in preparation for a May move. Citizens in the Lake ,Huron resort village are understand- ably happy about recent de- velopments, and Reeve Wass - mann told the Citizens News he hopes the residents will take advantage of their opportunity to make any newcomers wel- come. He noted the importance of creating goodwill during a transition period when families; uprooted will be seeking suit- able accommodation in the area; while endeavoring to sell or ry sub -let former living quarters,. He voiced concern that in- coming workers might settle in surrounding communities, suet as Dashwood, Crediton and Ex - (Continued on page 8) Zurich Council SeemsMethis With Area Municipalities on Fre Protection Zurich village council has scheduled a meeting on Tues- day, April 11, with Stanley Township to discuss fire rates and it is expected that a meet- ing will be held in the near future with Hay Township for the same purpose. Village council dict not con- cur with a resolution from Mor- ris and East Wawanosh town- ships that library levies were unfair: nor did they agree with a resolution from Ancestor Township that a day in Feb- ruary should be proclaimed a public holiday to be known as Flag Day. Mrs. Isabel Gascho, represent- ing the village Centennial com- mittee, asked that council re- schedule the fireworks display, usually held on May 24, for July 1, to coincide with Centen- nial celebrations in the village. Council agreed. Council also asked that the local Chamber of Commerce represent Zurich at the Goderich celebrations n Jul; 1 by entering a float de- picting life in Canada from 1937 to 1947 in the parade in the county town. A surveyor will be contaeeed to estimate the road allowance near the S. Boniface Chu° eh cemetery where a road has been requested. As well, there was consider ble (I:e ussion on; a street drain behind the Hay Township Public Sehocl in Zurich. In other business. Council ,_n- nounced Daylight Saving Time to begin April 29 at 12:01 zeen.. ending October 23 at 12 p.:•:1.; heard that only $200 is in ex - rears for taxes in the village, this amount to be sent to the county for collection: and au- thorized the payment of ac- counts amounting to $2.484.25. No. 14—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1967 FROM ANOTHER ERA — This handsome pair took the, prize for the best dressed Centennial couple at the Beard Beat in Zurich last Saturday evening and it is easy to see why Mr. and Mrs. John Baker look like a page out of Canada's history in their garb which was as stylish in grand- pa's day as the mini -skirt of today. John is one of the village councillors in Hensall where the pair reside. • (Citizens News Photo) Hay Council Concerned Abut Persons in Township Using Exeter Dump Members of Hay council have been advised that several township residents are dump- ing garbage in the Exeter Mun- cipal Dump, an act prohibited by law and punishable under the law. At the regular April meeting of council, Hay councillors in- stxucted clerk H. W. Broken - shire to write to Exeter asking for names of offenders so that all persons involved can be con- tacted and advised of the seri- ousness of the offence. Correspondence from Exeter said the town dump was con- trolled to prevent the town's private citizens from spreading refuse "indiscriminately over a large area of the property". • Hay Township agreed that adequate dumping grounds are maintained in the township for the use of ail township rate- payers and that Exeter town council had a legitimate com- plaint if certain Hay Township residents w er e disregarding rules and regulations set down for the protection of all. Hay also concurred with a motion from the township of Morris and East Wawanosh that rural municipalities are paying too much for library services under the new Huron County Library System. The motion pointed out that collection of money was made on an assessment basis but dis- tribution of grants was allowed on a per capita basis. This means that an urban municipal- ity with a low assessment and a population of 3000 could pay in as little as $1400 while a rural area with a high assess- ment and a population of 1500 must contribute as much as $1300. However, when the grant money is distributed back to the municipalities, the urban centre with twice the popula- tion receives twice as much re- muneration. Hay agrees that collection and distribution should be made entirely on a per capita basis or entirely on an .assessment basis. Next regular meeting is set for Monday, May 1, at 8 p.m. Approves Barn on Park Property Hensall Council Former Hensall reeve, Norm- an Jones, and reeve Elgin Thompson, of Tuckersmith, rep- resenting Hensall-South Huron Agricultural Society, met with Hensall village council on Mon- day evening and were given permission to build a barn near the Hensall Community Centre providing they could get a per- mit and find a location suitable to all concerned. The barn, to be used for housing cattle at fair time, has been a subject for discussion for some time. Jones and Thompson will meet with the property committee on Satur- day to work toward an agree- ment. Regarding fire hazards at the arena, as outlined by the fire chief, the attorney general has stated that the arena must have a license from the village of Hensall and that the village of Hensall would have to assume (Continued on page 4) CENTENNIAL THEME — An interesting event took place at the Lodge Hall, Hensall, last week, when a centennial tea and euchre was held, sponsored by the Amber Rebekah Lodge. Shown here serving and enjoying the event are, left to right, Mrs. Alex McBeath, Hensall; Mrs. Hu tri: Morenz, Dashwood; Mrs. Roy Morenz, Dashwood Mrs. Elgin Townsend, Kippen, and Mrs. Les Adams. Dashwood. (Photo by Frank Phillips) Neatest Beard Longest Beard Shortest Beard Greyest Beard arkest eard Beards in all stages of growth were very much in evidence at the Zurich Community Centre last Saturday evening when the Chanclaliers spon- sored their "Beard Beat" — a con- test to select the best beards and Centennial costumes in the district. Fog didn't stop the ardent dancers who came to enjoy the music and show off their whiskers and wear- ing apparel. The hall was packed with enthusiastic couples who en - joyed the fun Five barbers from Zurich, Hensall, Dashwood and Goderich judged the beards of dozens of male contestants. Winners in this class were: neatest beard, Allan Cleave, Bayfield;` long - es • bcaed, Dr,l) Baker, Hensall i ' est beard, Peter Br t rd, RR 1, Dash- w''ocl ; g; I t bean!, iC T Rau, Sea - forth ; darkest beard, Lionel Wilder, RR 1, Zurich. Centennial clothes were popular, too, with couples eager to win top billing in this category. 'Winners wore: best couple, Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, Hensall; best man, Ron Ware- ing, Hensall; best lady, Mrs. Bob Borland, Grand Bend.