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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-11-17, Page 71. • WELCOME HOME—As much as possible the grading, levelling and sodding should be done before moving into a new home. Walks should also be installed in order to avoid tracking mud or 'gravel. A temporary walk will do until the ground has settled. ADVENTURE IN BUILDING Readying Walks ancil Grading Permits Owners to Move In This is the 41st and last in/ a series of articles by Central Mortgage and Housing Cor- poration, Federal housing ag- ency, on building a house. The planning of a walk will de- pend on such things as the lay of the lot, . the distance between the house and the roadway, the height of the foundation above ground, the location of the drive- way and the landscape of adjac- ent property. Walks should be de- signed for convenience and safety but they should also be in keep- ing with the surroundings. . -.- A walk to the service entrance at the rear or side of the house will be needed, as well as one 'to the front or main entrance. This secondary walk need not be as wide as the main walk but it should not be less than two feet in width. It can be combined with the driveway if the width of the driveway is 10 feet or more. The first thing to decide is whe- ther the walk is to be permanent or temporary. If the soil around the house is sufficiently compact the walk can be surfaced with con- crete or asphalt. But if the ground is still settling it is advisable to make only a temporary walk. Flagstones, concrete blocks or other movable units can be used and rearranged later to form a permanent walk, once the land- scaping and sodding have been 'completed. Loose material—gravel, broken brick or cinders—is acceptable for walks with NHA financed houses provided it is topped with a layer of fine gravel. A walk of this kind will give long service. However, some people point out that with loose material surfacing grit is constantly tracked into the house, especially if there are children about. To be safe, a walk should not have too steep a slope. A foot rise in every 10 is about the maxi- mum. If there is a considerable difference in elevation between the roadway and the house it is bet- ter to provide steps. In every case there .must be at least two risers, because a single step on the walkway is hard to see, con- stitute a hazard and can cause serious falls. The walk surface should be smooth but not slip- pery. Polished tiles which are sometimes used for' patios and walks can be dangerous when wet. Gravel, broken brick and cinder walks should be at least ,three inches thick. To maintain an even depth some sort of enclosure is needed. The - walk can be set in 'a shallow trench or boards can be used on either ,side. If not walled -in; loose material will ev- entually spread over the lot. Hard surfaced walks ,should be designed to shed water. If con- crete is used there should be a break or expansion joint every three or four feet to prevent crack- ing. Landscaping Some builders allow for 'seeding or sodding in their contract but in many cases landscaping is left up to the home owner. The job is often put off for, a few months after the house is occupied, either because of unseasonable weather, or because street grading has not been completed or changes are contemplated in the ground eleva- tion. The delay may also be due to financial considerations. The minimum landscaping re- quired for NHA financed houses is rough grading. This means that all debris has to be removed, bumps and depressions levelled and the surface prepared for seed- ing or sodding. Any top soil re- moved from the site before con- struction must also be replaced. The property should be neat and presentable when turned over to the home owner. It is a good plan to have all the landscaping done as soon as pos- sible. The sooner the lawn is in the less chance there is of the soil washing away. Seeding or sodding requirements for NHA financed houses are explained in the book, "Housing Standards". Taking Over A house is seldom completely finished when the family moves in. There are usually some things that still need doing—putting -up the clothes line, adjusting screens or storm windows, providing a few more hooks or maybe some extra shelving or sto1 ge racks. The list will vary with the home owner's needs. Some or all of these tasks may be done by the homeowner himself, but he may also have had an agreement with the builder whereby such details are taken care of. After moving in, deficiencies may show up even in a well built house. .Knots may work loose, tiles become unglued, or the plumb- ing may develop a leak. If the walls are plastered a few cracks are bound to appear after a while. A certain amount of shrinkage in wood framing and other woodwork is to be expected: All these things are normal. The house without a single flaw is still waiting to be built. The main thing is not to be up- set by minor troubles. If they are not a result of neglect on the part of the home owner it may be a good idea to get in touch with the builder. Some builders include in their contract a guar- antee covering repairs over a per- iod of time. Even though there may be no legal responsibility on their part most builders are will- ing and even anxious to help. A well satisfied customer is a build- er's best advertisement. Of course, it is not reasonable to expect a builder to deal with trifling and unwarranted demands if he has done his honest best and has lived up to his contract. The builder can build you a house but only you can make it a home. This takes a "heap o' living", as the saying goes. It will also 're- quire continual care. Deteriora- tion, though inevitable in the long run, should be forestalled by ap- plying protective measures before damage occurs. When repairs are needed they should be attended to without delay. I -n a sense, a house will reflect the character of its owner, Keep- ing it in good repair and attrac- tive in appearance protects the owner's investment. We owe this to ourselves and to the community in which we live. SEAFORTH WILLING WORKERS The fourth meeting of the, Sea - forth Willing Workers was held on Saturday at the home of Marjorie Papple. The roll call, "One duty of a hostess towards her guest," was answered by 20 members. The next meeting is to be held on Nov. 11 at 2 o'clock, at the home of Kaye McCowan. Mrs. MacKenzie talked to the group on Afternoon Tea and the different types of fancy sandwich- es. Mrs. James Keys very cap- ably demonstrated the making of fancy sandwiches to the girls, which proved very interesting. The club leaders and some of the girls served tea to the remaining girls for lunch. Roll call for next meeting: (1) Why I like to entertain; (2) Mem- orize Food Guide to Health on veg etables, cereals and bread. Home assignment included: (1) Make sandwiches and serve at home; re- port in record book; (2) Work on record book and -reference file. SY TERMS! SAFETY CNECKED, LOWEST PRICES! Huron County's Finest Used Car Market 1960 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN FOUR-DOOR— automatic; fully equipped 1960 CHEV. STANDARD SEDAN Fully equipped 4-1959 CHEV. BEL AIRS Automatic, fully equipped 11)59 CONSUL SEDAN 1959 FORD STATION WAGON, a1ttomatic; fully equipped 1959 CHEV. BISCAYNE SEDAN Automatic $2950 $2395 $2195 $1495 $2195 $2150 $1495 $1195 $1095 $i295 $1195 1957 PONTIAC SEDAN 1956 FORD CUSTOMLINE SEDAN—Automatic 1956 FORD COACH 8 -cylinder 1956 CHEV. 4 -DOOR HARDTOP, Automatic transmission 1956 CHEV. SEDAN 1955 CHEVROLET DELUXE $995 SEDAN 1955 CHEVROLET DELUXE SEDAN 1955 OLDSMOBILE SEDAN— Automatic $1095 $1095 1954 BUICK SPECIAL SEDAN • $795 Radio; Automatic 1954 CHEV. BEL AIR SEDAN $695 ,_Radio 1953 and 54 MODELS FROM $200 TO $500 VARIOUS 1954 CHEV: COACHES and SEDANS from $650 to $895 A NUMBER OF OLDER MODELS -' • 'TRUCKS 2-1958 CHEV. 1/2 -TON with Fl eta de BodiesCKUPS, X1395 1955 CHEVROLET 3 -TON DUMP $995 1954 CHEVROLET 1 -TON 59 $5 PICK-UP w� A' Written Guarantee for 60 pys on all Late Model Cars—Many other Models to choose from BRUSSELS MOORS BRUSSELS — ONTARIO PHONE 173 -- "The Home of Better Used Cars" OPEN EVERY EVENING HowicU (ourncil A regular meeting of the Howick township council was helti in the. Clerk's office. All members were present and Reeve Arthur Gibson was in the chair.. Council declared Nov. 11, Re- membrance Day, a public holiday; renewed the firelity bond and rob- bery insurance policy with N. Wade; passed a by-law, prohibit- ing the obstruction of ditches and culverts; accepted the petition, for a drain of Bruce Harkness._ ,and others and forwarded same to the Engineer; purchased a new add- ing machine from K. A. Hammond and Co,; sold Lot 12 and 13, Spence Survey, to Bal Brears; instructed the Clerk to prepare a by-law re- garding agricultural gates .at Ford wich. The following accounts were or- dered paid: Registrariiof deeds registrations, $15.08; Municipal World, supplies, $2.74;)1 Gestetner Ltd., supplies, $63.82; Harriston Re- view, advertising, $3.60; N. Wade, fidelity bond premium, $45; N. Wade, robbery • insurance prem- ium, $10; Orange _Lodge, tax re- fund, $2.40; Bob Campbell, loader at dumps, $25; William C. Smith, labor at cemetery, $79.05; R. H. Carson and Son, stove oil, $233.70; relief accounts, $217.48; selecting jurors, $32; K. A. Hammond and Co., adding machine, portion, $50; supplementary assistance, $30.00; road account, transfer, $1,461.54. Council adjourned to meet again on December 5. Council Meets East Wawanosh Council meeting was held with Reeve Hanna pre- siding, A letter was received from the County of Peel with a resolu- tion enclosed,' asking. the Domin- ion and Provincial Governments to give larger grants to hospitals. Council endorsed the resolution and instructed the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the Dom- inion Health Minister and the Min- ister of. Health and Welfare of On tario. The fee for the livestock valuer was raised from $2• to $5 and mile- age for the balance of 1960. Road and general accounts as present- ed were passed and paid. The court of revision on the 1960 assessment roll was opened at 3 o'clock, the council having sub- scribed to the oath. There were no appeals. A few changes of own- ership were made anda reduction on W.H. Lot 32, Con. 3, was made on account of the barn being burn- ed since the. assessor was on the propertv. Cheques issued included: Roads: Stuart McBurney, salary $185, bills paid, $1.95; Alan McBurney, wag- es, $148.75; Ontario Hydro, shed lights, $6.07; Howard Machan, pipe damper, $2.75; Howard Fuller, stove fittings, $13.75; Alexander's Hardware, axe handle, etc., $2.58; Wingham Tire Service, tire,repair, $7; Murray's Machine Shop, weld- ing, $4; Snell Feed Mill, y hours with posthole digger, $21; Relgrave. Co-operative, cement $9.30, fence material, $55.80; Harry Williams, 450 gallons fuel $204.52, 200 gal- lons stove oil $43.20; Canada Cul- vert Co., 1,000 feet snow fence, $170; Dominion Road Machinery Co., transmission overhaul, $3,- 749.04; Receiver General of Can- ada, income tax, $9.55. General Cheques: H. C. Mac- Lean, premium on collector's bond, $22.50; Alex McBurney, petty cash account, $20.12; Middle Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, $2.95; C. W. Hanna, selecting jur- ors, $4; Kenneth McDougall, bal- ance salary as assessor and sel- ecting jurors, $294; R. H. Thomp- son, selecting jurors, $5; Lawrence Nesbit, livestock claim, 264 hens,. $264; John F. McCallum, live- stock valuer and "mileage, $5.90; Brookhaven Nursing Home, main- tenance patient, $92.75; Town of Goderich, balance 1960 debenture, D.C.I., $533.36. ' Council adjourned to meet De- cember 2, at, 1:00 o'clock. THE JR1t1N EXPOSITOR, SI AkQ.BTII, .d ,, NOV, f7 By GARY WILUAMS (Intended for last week) Football The Golden Bears growled and the Clinton twelve were humbled 18-1. The last game of the series ended in the above score, leaving Seaforth in sole position of second place with a 4 and 2 total. The only losses were to Wingham, who have yet to be beaten. The Wing - ham Mustangs walked over Strath- roy to the tune of 52-0 in the first of their two -game total -point ser- ies. In the last game for Seaforth, Bob Binnendyk counted two touch- downs, and Bob Elliott plunged for the third. Congratulations! The Farmer's Daughter! * * * The Drama Club very aptly pre- sented a 45 -minute comedy dur- ing Last Friday's assembly. The amateur actors had the audienCe convulsed with laughter at their antics on the stage. The cast of the play includes Cathy Eckert, Phyllis Bryans, Ten- nessee, Terry Ford, Gordon Ross, Joyce Brown, Brian Travis. The play was directed by Mr. Pullen and ,enjoyed by the -entire student body. :{: * * The Seaforth DHS Girls' Trumpet Band led the Legion parade to First Presbyterian Church for the Sunday morning service, resplend- ent in their white blazers. The girls made an excellent showing and impressed 'many people with • • Choose from the BIGGEST 'most I3EAUTIEUI and VARIED display of Christmas Cards we have shown in many a year. THE g RON EXPO§ITOR • • their playing skill. * * * Chess Club Under the direction of Mr. Nedi- ger, a Math Club has started, pre- sently concerned with the game of chess. There are about 30 mem- bers belonging, chiefly from Grades 12 and 13. The members meet every Tuesday and Thursday between 3:30 and 4 p.m. to play each other. * * * Unfair Criticism? "Watch out for school children, especially if they're driving ears.” BACKACHE May be Warning Backache is often caused by lazy kidney action. When kidneys get out of order, excess acids and wastes remain in the system. Then backache, dis= turbed rest or that tired -out and heavy - headed feeling may soon follow. That's the time to take Dodd's Kidney Pills, Dodd's stimulate the kidneys to normal action. Then you feel better—sleep better—work better. Get Dodd's Kidney Pills now. 59 Free Draw on $25.00Worth of Merchandise Every Month FREE COUPON With Each $3.00 Gas Purchase Last month's winner of $25.00 Merchandise: Chester Henderson, Seaforth. -- SEE THE NEW CARS . -^ AUSTIN MORRIS MERCEDES - BENZ at Miller Motors Phone 149 or 122 SEAFORTH NOTICE APPLICANTS FOR DRIVER LICENCES On Wednesday, the 16th of November, the Ontario- Department of Transport will open a new Driver Examination Centre in the Community Credit Union Building, 70 Ontario Street, Clinton. Examinations for `9'chauffeurs and operators licences will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents of the Clinton area will in future take their driver exam- inations at this Clinton office. Advance appointments may be made by contacting the Driver Exam- ination Centre during the above hours of business on the three days men- tioned. The Ontario Department of Transport will also conduct driver exam- inations in _Exeter on Monday of each week, commencing November 28th, 1960. This service will be operated from the Town Hall, Exeter, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • • Advance appointments may be made by contacting the Ontario Depart- ment of Transport's Agent for Motor Vehicle Permits and Licences in Exeter. Driver examinations will also be conducted in Wingham on Tuesday of each week commencing November 29th, 1960. This service will be operated from the Queen's Hotel, Winglpam, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advance appointments may be made through the week by contacting the Ontario Department of Transport's Agent for Motor Vehicle Permits and Licences in Wingham. ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT Hon. J. Yaremko, Q.C./ Minister. A. G. MacNab, Deputy Minister. "absolutely wonderful .....i. the way Miss Dorothy keeps the youngsters happy while I'm cleaning up. Not only happy hut interested ... and learning. Thank heavens for Romper Room." You'll he even happier to know that Channel 10 has planned a full four hours of top TV entertainment to help make your morning brighter. You might say the whole morning is °Especially yours" Look at the line up: 9-10 a.m.—Romper Room 10-11 a.m.—Hour of Stars 1 1-1 2 noon—"At Home" Show 12- 1 p.m.—Noon Hour Club Also 8-9 a.m.—Hour of Music 'FPL W T V 'Y d