The issue of the water supply in Zurich was
discussed at length. Items such as the
poor quality of the water (high fluoride and solids levels) and its impact on
key capital items such as water heaters (replaced eight times in six years), a
potential dishwasher failure (replacement cost $10,000), and the installation
of a reverse osmosis conditioner (cost $40,000) and its maintenance all arose
during the conversation around the Board table.
Coupled with that was a mention of the independent 25,000-gallon fire
suppression water supply that had to be installed during redevelopment due to
low municipal water pressure at an original (2008) cost of $200,000.
75 of the Home’s
dedicated Volunteers were recognized for all their contributions at the annual
Volunteer banquet held at the Zurich Mennonite Church on April 13, 2016. The Board and Staff acknowledged over 2640
Volunteer hours of service in 2015. In
addition, The Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and
International Trade invited us to celebrate the 2016 Ontario Volunteer Service
Awards on Thursday, April 28, 2016, in London. The following local Volunteers were
nominated from Blue Water Rest Home and each received a lapel pin and
certificate in recognition of their commitment and dedication.
Carmel Sweeney - 40 years, Marlene Gingerich - 40 years, Cecilia
Farwell - 30 years, Martha Risi - 30 years, Joan Regier - 15 years. Congratulations to our Volunteers!