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Zurich Citizens News, 1973-07-26, Page 1(lg NO. 30 - FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS 116611 THURSDAY, JtJLY 26, 1973 FARMER'S MARKET OPEN - The new Farmer's Market in Zurich opened last Saturday morning for the first time. There were plenty of customers on hand to pick up the merchandise offered, but the produce was still in short supply. However, a number of area market gardeners have indicated they will be at the market this Saturday with a full range of merchandise. The market will be open each Saturday morning from nine o'clock until 12 o'clock noon. AN EARLY SHOPPER - One of the first persons to visit the Farmer's Market in Zurich on Saturday morning was Albert J. Kalbfleisch. He is shown here purchasing his supply of eggs from one of the pretty sales ladies on duty. Injured improving Three area persons injured on the weekend of July 13,14, and 15, in freak accidents are imp- roving, and are considered to be out of danger at press time. Hensall reeve John Baker, who was the most seriously inj- ured of the three when he was run over by a largecombine while working, is now out of the intensive care unit of St. Joseph Hospital in London. He suffered a fractured pelvis as well as numerous other smaller injuries,- and severe facial lac- erations. He will remain in hospital for some time. Also in an improved condition is Dale Erb, R.R.2, Zurich, who was run over by a tractor he was driving on the Bronson Line, south of highway 84. Mr. Erb suffered a fractured pelvis along with other minor injuries. He is also a patient in St. Joseph Hospital, London, where he will remain for some time. The third person injured on the same weekend was Paul VanEsbroeck, R. R.1, Hensall, who suffered internal injuries when a dune buggy ran over part of his body. His condition is also listed as considerably improved. Renew s (by Wilma Oke) The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board will accept the one-year renewal privilege in the current lease for its board office on Main Street in Seaforth when it comes up for renewal at the end of January 1974. Trustee Joseph Looby, of Dublin presented the recomm- endation at the board meeting in Seaforth Monday for the lease renewal with R. S. Box of Seaforth, the landlord, on the same terms and conditions. The Board also approved the recommendation that an option for the renewal for one additiona year be requested from Mr. Box. The rental fee amounts to $390 per month. Mrs. Anne Thompson of Stratford, was hired (half time) for the Kindergarten class at St. Patrick's School in Kinkora. Trustee Gordon Ball of St. Marys reported the sewer outlet to Holy Name of Mary School in St. Marys had been compl- eted but the exact cost will not be known until the bill is receiv- ed. It had been estimated to cost $9, 291. with board paying 50 per cent of construction costs. Trustee Howard Shantz of Stratford, chairman of the ad hoc building projects commit- tee, reported the construction of the addition to Holy Name of Mary School in St. Marys cost- ing $315, 000 is going along smoothly with the work ahead of schedule. Mr. Shantz said he believed the construction of the addition at St. Aloysius School in Strat- ford, costing about $200, 000, is behind schedule. The board will write to the architects, Kyles, Kyles and Garratt of Stratford, expressing displeasure with the slow progress and saying that (continued on page F) wasnaismaurtsas Local r hotel in A group of area residents have been interested for some time to find a location for a Retreat and Recreation Centre. The Village Inn at Grand Bend has become available. The Village Inn has been purchased with final possession in early September. Grand Bend was chosen be- cause of its location, sun and surf and the best beach in Ont- ario. Fishing and boating is available close by. A corporation is being formed of area residents; president, Ervin Gingerich, Zurich; vice-president, Rev. Andrew Blackwell, Zurich; secretary - treasurer, Lloyd S. Martin, Beach Golf, Grand Bend; dir- ectors, Gerald Gingerich, Zur- ich, Donald Gingerich, Zurich. Application has been made for a non-profit charter, named "The Village Inn Retreat and Recreational Services Inc." The objects of corporation are; (1) To operate as a charitable organization for the purpose of promoting the welfare of the community regardless of colour, race or creed. (2) To establish, maintain and conduct, retreats, confer- ences, seminars, camps, rec- reational events and provide living accommodation, and to be hosts to various groups. (3) To employ and pay lead- ers, guidance personel and other: to operate these activities all in an effort to strengthen the inner man through relaxation and wholesome activities. (4) To help people to come to grips with the need to have a personal identity based on a commitment to a value system to which they give their loyalty. Additional suggested principle; (1) The corporation is to be carried on without monetary 15 PER COPY p purchase rand Bend gain to its members and any profits of the corporation are to be used in performing its object- ives. (2) The directors of the corp- oration shall as such serve with- out any remuneration and shall not directly or indirectly rec- eive any profit from his position, provided that a director may be paid reasonable expenses incurred by him in the perfor- mance of his duties. The organization will end- eavor to bring families and groups into the community for vacations, retreats, seminars, nature hikes, discussion groups, etc. The liquor licence will be given up. The group wish to continue the restaurant, sleeping accom- modation and boarding privil- eges, and also to continue the licence sales and the bus term- inal. They will also promote bowling and bowling leagues. Brochures are available from Lloyd S. Martin, secretary - treasurer Grand Bend, at the Village Inn, or from any of the directors. Tax rate At a special meeting last Tuesday night, Stanley Town- ship council set it's mill rate for the year, with an increase of little over two mills. The residential rate is up to 91.5 mills, compared to 89 mills last year, while the com- mercial rate is up to 98.7 mills for 1973, compared to 96.34 mills last year. Last year the general town- ship rate was 22.68 mills --this year's rate is 22.86. Most of the two -mill increase is blamed on increased educat- ion costs, particularly in the elementary school system. ANCHOR MAN - A feature of the Summerfest weekend at Hully Gully was a Tug of War contest in which at least eight or ten teams took part. Shown here is. Tom Consitt, the anchor man for the Varna entry in the sports competition, as he digs in for the pull. Despite his all-out effort the Varna team went down to defeat,