HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-10-20, Page 27Golden Anniversary Times-4000S, 0001W10, 977 ° Pop 27
After fifty years, she still manages the store
FIFTY YEARS IN THE BUSINESS — Margaret Hes's has been living over her jewelery store and working'
in it for fifty years this summer. Mrs. Hess holds a cake given to her by a friend congratulating her for
her fifty years of service in Zurich. Both Mrs. Hess and the jewelery store ore still going strong.
Water is enemy number 1
for majority of homeowners
-renew putty around windows
where necessary
-make sure roof ventilators are
clear; check that exhaust fans if
installed, are working properly;
examine chimney cap and
condition of chimney.
Following this routine at least
once a year will pick up virtually
all minor water problems, Two
major problems, condensation
and basement flooding, may still
occur. If so it may be a job for the
experts.
Most problems with wet
basements are caused by lot
grading that directs surface
water towards the house instead
Of away from it. When this water
builds up a head it will find its
way into your cellar, even
through minute hair-line cracks.
The solution is to make sure the
ground slopes away from the
house, even if it means piling
earth up a little higher than you
would like it to be. If you don't
have any water around your
house you probably won't have a
problem.
Severe basetnent flooding is
frequently the result of cracked
foundations, poor dampproofing
and improper installation of
weeping tiles. To correct these
faults usually requires the ser- 1
vices of experts.
High levels of condensation in
attics, on walls and around
window frames can cause
staining of drapes, rugs and paint
work.
Just like you, a house needs to
breathe. If it can't, then the
vapor, or steam, from cooking,
dish washing, bathing and
showers condenses on cold
windows and walls.
There are various ways to
eliminate excess humidity. If you
have a humidifier, turn it down or
off. Excess moisture in kitchens
or bathrooms can be drawn off
with exhaust fans, Dehumidifiers
and air conditioners are other
alternatives.
There is a simple, effective
method which is often
overlooked. It costs nothing,
Open doors and windows
regularly to let humidity escape.
Even in winter, you can open one
or two windows a crack without
wasting heat.
Get rid of wet air to the great
outdoors, where it can do no
harm. Try it, Let your house
breathe.
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26 Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of
Ann Fitton Carling
and
Annie Louise Craig
Both Deceased
All persons having claims against
the estate of Ann Fitton Carling, late
of the Town of Exeter, in the County
of Huron, Widow, who died on or
about the 19th day of May, 1958 and
against the estate of Annie Louise.
Craig late of the Town of Exeter, in
the County of Huron, Housewife, who
died on or about the 19th day of
August, 1977 are required to file par-
ticulars of same with Bell &
Laughton, Solicitors of Exeter, On-
tario, by the 5th day of November,
1977 after which date the estates will
be distributed having regard only to
those claims of which notice has been
received.
Bell & Laughton
Solicitors for the Executor
Exeter, Ontario
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Silo gas
not common,
but deadly
By STANLEY 1. PAQIJETTE,
Associate Agricultural represen-
tative for Huron County
While not common in Ontario,
silo gases have already taken
their toll this year, Three lives
were lost in one silo September
14 in Leeds County.
These gases are nitrous oxide
and nitric oxide gases which are
odourless and colourless. After
these gases mix with the air they
take on a yellowish brown colour
and become nitrogen dioxide,
Carbon monoxide gas is also
often present in silos.
These various gases begin for-
ming within a few hours after
silage is placed in the silo. If the
silage is not covered, these gases
will usually escape. However, if
the silo is sealed in any way,
these gases will form on top of
the silage and may remain, there
indefinitely until the silo is
reopened. These gases ar
heavier. than air and therefore
may form a pocket of gas above
the silage which has settled.
Running the silage blower may
merely agitate the fresh air
above the gases without forcing
out the gases because they are
heavier than air.
In order to eliminate this
hazard, an oxygen or fresh air
mask and equipment should be
used, which will give the
operator at least a fifteen minute
supply of fresh air. This will
allow him time to climb the silo
and remove the doors in the
shute down to the level of the
silage. Then he should descend
and allow several hours for the
gases to dissipate. Operating the
silo blower for a half an hour
would be an added advantage
since this would forcibly remove
the gases.
In summary, follow these
precautions:
1. Never enter the silo when first
opening it without having
someone nearby for help if need-
ed.
2, Recognize that these gases
will form immediately the en-
silage process starts and con-
tinue for two or three weeks
after silo filling. If 'the silo is
sealed the gases may continue at
the top of the silage until the silo
is reopened.
3. Use an oxygen supply and
remove the doors down to the
level of the silage,
4. Allow several hours for the gas
to dissipate or use the blower for
a half an hour.
5. If you have been exposed to the
gas without a supply of oxygen
see your doctor immediately
even though you feel no effects.
6. Post this warning on the door
of your silo or feed room.
NOTE — These gases cause an
irritation of the nose and throat
followed by coughing and.
sometimes by sneezing, This
may be followed by a partial
paralysis which probably ac-
counts for the fact that some vic-
tims have been unable to get Out
of silos, After this paralysis
death quickly follows.
Test equipment to detect toxic,
gases are available from the
"Safety Supply Companies."
Margaret Hess has clocked 50
years on Zurich's Main Street as
merchant and resident.
When she married Albert Hess
a half-century ago, she moved to
town from the Fuss family farm
one-half mile south. of Zurich into
the apartment above the Hess
Jewelry Store. She has never left
and cannot imagine living
anywhere else.
Since Albert's death nine years
ago this month, Mrs. Hess has
run the business alone. The store
is closed only Wednesday af-
ternoons and Sundays.
The Hess store is probably the
oldest business in continuous
operation in town. It was
established over 100 years ago by
George Hess, a German clock-
maker, Clocks made by him can
still be seen in Zurich Lutheran
Church, Exeter Town Hall and
Tavistock Lutheran Church,
The business has been in the
family for three generations, run
first by George, then by his son,
William, then by his grandson,
Albert. Neither William nor
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I, CHARLES H, STARK will not be
held responsible for any further debts
incurred by my wife, Mary Marguerite
Stark, 40:41:42*
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of
Gary Robert Leger
Deceased
In the Estate of Gary Robert Leger,
late of Ifuron Park in the County of
Huron, Sheet Metal Worker. All per-
sons having claims against the above
Estate are required to send full par-
ticulars of such claims to the under-
signed Solicitors for the Estate on or
before the 25th day of October, 1977,
after which date the Estate's assets will
be distributed having regard only to
claims that have then been received,
Unger, Vezer
200 Queens Avenue, Suite 511,
London, Ontario NSA 133
Solicitors for the Administratrix
40:41:42c
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of
John Norman Willis
Deceased
All persons having claims against
the estate of John Norman Willis late
of the Town of Exeter, in the County
of Huron, Gentleman, who died on or
about the 17th day of July, 1977 are
required to file particulars of same
with Bell & Laughton, Solicitors of
Exeter, Ontario, by the 22nd day of
October, 1977 after which date the es-
tate will be distributed having regard
only to those claims of which notice
has been received.
Bell & Laughton
Solicitors for the Executrix
Exeter, Ontario
40:4 I :42c
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of
Janet McCurdy
Deceased
All persons having claims against'
the estate of Janet McCurdy late of
the Town of Exeter, County of Huron,
Spinster who died on or about the
14th day of August, 1977 arc required
to file particulars of same with Bell &
Laughton, Solicitors of Exeter, On-
tario, by the 29th day of October, 1977
after which date the estate will be dis-
tributed having regard only to those
claims of which notice has been receiv-
ed.
Bell & Laughton
Solicitors for the Executor
Exeter, Ontario
41;42:432
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of
Ivema Beatrice Tripp
Deceased
All persons having claims against
the estate of Iverna Beatrice Tripp late
of the Township of Stephen, in the
County of Huron, Housewife, who
died on of about the 29th day of July,
1977 ate required to file particulars of
same with Bell & Laughton, Solicitors
of Exeter, Ontario, by the 29th day of
October, 1971 after which date the es-
tate will be distributed having regard
Only to those claims of Which notice
has been received.
Bell & Laughton
Solicitors for the Executor
'Exeter, Ontario
41142;430
to lend a hand. Mrs. Hess took a
minute to run upstairs. She
wanted-OS to see the water colour
painting Iva Paters had done of
the store, as it looked in the old
days, before the addition was
Operating on a five-day rather
than a seven-day work week is no
longer just a dream for dairy
proeessors. New techniques have
expanded storage periods for
milk up to three days.
The techniques are attracting a
lot of interest because, among
other things, a shorter work week
can result in reduced operating
costs,
One recent development is the
pre-storage heat treatment of
bulk milk, known as `ther-
mization', which enables milk
processors to store bulk quan-
tities of milk with no
deterioration. The process
results in a final product with
enhanced quality because of
arrested bacterial growth.
The system now is in extensive
use in parts of Europe --
especially in the Netherlands --
where treatment costs are
running slightly less than one
cent for each 100 pounds of milk.
The treatment involves pre-
storage heating to 65 degrees C
for 10 seconds, followed by
cooling to 4-8 degrees C for
storage. Proper sanitation
measures are vital to the success
of thermization.
Drs, J.A,Elliott and D.B,
Emmons of Agriculture Canada's
Food Research Institute in
built at the back, Besides, that,
one of her friends had baked a
special 50th anniversary cake,
In summer Mrs. Hess
sometimes slips off for a few
hours at her cottage near- St,
Ottawa say the thermization
process has aroused interest
among Canadian processors.
"The costs of such a program
would be minimal and easily
carried by the industry, We are
eager to advise and assist anyone
interested in setting up such a
system."
Dr. Elliott also says ther-
mization has potential as a
means of overcoming some
quality problems now faced by a
few processors.
However, there are several
problems associated with the
process. All milk must be ther-
mized. Mixing raw and treated
milk results in recontamination,
Joseph, In winter, she's one-Of the
faithful at the arena,..cl*ering on
the home team; That, she say's, is
a kind of tonic. "Helps keep you
young. " She might have added,
"And in business for 50 years."
of the bulk.
Double heat treatments might
adversely affect cheese 'flavor,
although this has not been a
problem in the Netherlands,
The most serious problem is
sanitation. All tanks and lines
must be regularly cleaned and
sanitized for the system to be
effective.
Additional quality control tests
should be conducted, say the
researchers. Raw milk, treated
milk and counts of bacteria that
thrive at low temperatures
should be monitored. It is hoped
that faster and easier methods
than those currently in use for
this testing can be soon
developed.
Albert made clocks, however;
they repaired them. Jewelry,
china and crystal were added to
the stock over the years.
Main Street has experienced
many changes in the past. 50
years. Businesses have come and
gone. Landmarks, like the
blacksmith's shop, have disap-
peared. Some of that past is
echoed in the old pocket-watch
trademark of the Hess store, its
high embossed tin ceiling and
sturdy old show-cases.
Nothing could be farther from
the present owner's mind than
retirement, "I'll keep on as long
as I have my health", says Mrs,
Hess. The store has been closed
only once in the last nine years —
"when I had art attack of phlebitis
in my legs", she explains. That
was two years ago. She simply
hung a sign on the door for three
weeks, reading "Closed on ac-
count of sickness",
Exercise gets the credit for her
good health, She likes to walk and
work in her garden. There's also
plenty of hiking up and down the
stairs between apartment and
store. At one time Mrs. Hess used
to walk out to the first concession
road north of town every day
before 7 a.m.
She hasn't been on holiday
since 1971, when she went to
Europe with a niece, Doreen
McLachlan, and two friends,
Marlene and Glenn Deicliert of
London, That was the fourth
European trip in a row, They
began in 1968, following her
husband's death, In 1968 she
accompanied a local group to
Zurich, Switzerland. It was the
first time a group from here had
visited this town's Swiss
namesake.
Her knowledge of German
came in handy on that'trip and
the others. Mrs. Hess, like many.
others here, has been bilingual
from childhood,
It was inventory time when the
Citizens News visited her on
Monday. Daughter Kathleen
Rydall had come up from
Belmont with one of her children
Canada has more fresh water
per capita than any country in the
world. Canadians are pleased
with this, until it turns up un-
wanted inside the home, where it
can do untold damage. Water,
moisture, condensation - call it-
what you will - is probably the
home owner's worst enemy. The
only recourse is to make sure that
the house's external and internal
defences are adequate in the first
place and are kept in good repair.
In most cases, the major
problem results from faulty
weatherproofing. Leaky roofs
and basements are the main
week spots, followed by im-
properly fitting doors and win-
dRws. Don't wait for trouble to
develop, Set up routine checks on
the more vulnerable areas, make
the necessary repairs and you
can rest assured that your house
will be snug in any kind of
weather. The following checklist
will help: •
-check the roof for damaged,
loose or missing shingles
-examine all flashing and seal it
with caulking
-renal' loose siding; replace
rotted areas; repaint if required
-check the fit of all outside doors
including garage; check weather
stripping
Researchers continue study
into five-day dairy schedule
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