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Zurich Citizens News, 1975-04-24, Page 12PAGE 12 ZIJRZCH CITIZENS NEWS Education costs (continued from page 1) maintenance program. The program calls for the Hiring of three skilled tradesmen to service school equipment in an effort to expand the life exp- ectancy of both buildings and equipment. The assessment breakdown for the five municipalities and 21 townships in the county is as follows: Clinton, $157,519; Exeter, $217,115; Goderich, $530, 085 ; Seaforth, $97, 512; and Wingham, $187,762; Bay- field, $50, 983; Blyth, $32, 924; Brussels, $40,631; Hensall, $71, 913; Zurich $29, 015. The assessment breakdown for the 16 townships is Ashfield, $157,600; Colborne, $107, 006; Goderich, $153, 206; Grey, $129, 282; Hay, $193,219; Howick $167,650; Hullett, $11,594; McKillop, $106, 145; Morris, $97, 069; Stanley, $146, 873; Stephen, $246, 405; Tucker - smith, $171, 597; Turnberry, $77, 977; Usborne, $122, 988; East Wawanosh, $79, 445 and West Wawanosh, $66,255. The total county contribution to the $15 million education budget is $3,554,761 or 22.5 per cent of the total cost. 0 O ' hoary HENRY GACKSTETTER Henry Gackstetter of R. R.1, Brussels, formerly of R, R.1, Exeter, passed away on Thurs- day, April 10, at Wingham and District Hospital in his 84th year. He was the husband of the late Frances Littlejohn. He was the father of Henry A. Gackstetter, R.R.1, Exeter, and (Katherine) Mrs. Adam Smith, R.R.4, Brussels. Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 13 from St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich, Rev. A. Blackwell officiated, Interment was made in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich. About people Mr. and Mrs. Bob Veitch and Clara Koehler and Henery Bosh - art of Kitchener were Guests at Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Erb's 50th wedding anniversary. THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1975 Operetta at Zurich School The production of "H.M.S. Pinafore" was well received by parents and friends of the pupils of Zurich Public School on Wednesday and.Thursday evenings of last week. Two casts performed; the Thursday night cast is shown above. An added highlight of the evening was a guitar trio by three pupils. From left to right they are, Janet McAllister, Susanne Besse and Kathy Love. Grants assist Playhouse fund Benson Tuckey, chairman of the Huron Country Playhouse building fund drive, announced Tuesday that contributions and pledges to date now total $45, 000. According to Mr. Tuckey who is also honorary chairman of the Playhouse board, "we need much more and soon to get the building up and open for the 1975 season on June 25. "Three charitable foundations make up a significant portion of the money thus far raised, " said Mr. Tuckey. Bruce Sully, Goderich, a director of the Sully Foundation, presented a $5, 000 contribution to Mr. Tuckey on Thursday. Word was received earlier in the week that the Charles Ivey Foundat- PLASTIC Fk tit G i7H .iEs Many Mora money -saving values in our big Spring & Summeroatalogue. ZURICH PHONE 236-9911 ARDWARE MAIN INTERSECTION - ZURICH ion grant of $15, 000 was being match by the Richard Ivey Foundation, London. It is hoped that the Foundation grants will be matched by the various com- munities which the Playhouse serves. Thus far total gifts and pledge from individuals and various businesses are as follows: Grand Bend $7,450; Hensall and Exeter each $850; London $535; Parkhill and Dorchester each $500; Centralia and Bay- field each $100; Zurich $50; and from various actors who have worked at the Playhouse, $60. "Not bad for a start but we've $80, 000 to go and some- how we're going to make it, " said Mr. Tuckey. Construction is being stepped up on the Playhouse site, work- ing against the June 25 deadline. While the main priority is to get the building up in tirrie, there is also the problem of getting it equipped. The Play- house (Auxiliary) Guild is tackl- ing the purchase of the front curtain while James Murphy, artistic director at the Playhouse, is attempting to negotiate the loan of various stage equipment from other theatre companies. Independent Shipper to Unit . & Co- perative of Ontario Livestock ept Toronto Ship Your Livestock with Roy Scotchmer Monday y 1$ Shipping Day Froti Varna Stockyard CALL DAYF1ELD S65-26+36 icy 7:30 testa. Monday For Prompt Service No Charges on Pick-up saimmansatuankuaussaiiumannallusambinal yA ENNONITE ARTS FESTIVAL Sunday, April 27, from 2 to 8 p.m. FAIRVIEW PARK SHOPPING CENTRE KITCHENER, ONTARIO Hundreds of items! An opportunity to view creative art in pottery, photography, crafts, art, music, drama. A friendly, informative, family outing! Adults - $2. 00 Children 14 and Under - $1.00 ichar CONSTRUCTION LTD. I 236-4679. ZURICH * Home * C ,ttuges * Borns Backhoe Service r