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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2007-01-31, Page 11The Huron Expositor • January 31, 2007 Page 11 News Preliminary costs for Egmondville sewers estimated at $20,540 for each of 265 houses Susan H u n d e r t m a r k Preliminary investigations into sewers for Egmondville estimate a total cost of $5.4 million for the pro- ject, breaking down to $20,540 for each of 265 households. A report from B.M. Ross and Associates was presented by Bruce Potter to the Huron East water and sewer committee on Jan. 16. The report identified four areas in Egmondville to be hooked into the Council approves Vanastra Harley fundraiser tiusan llunderttnurk OMMEMEND The Vanastra Recreation Centre will be raffling off anoth- er Harley Davidson motorcycle in partnership with the Vanastra Lions Club again this year. The fundraiser, planned for the fourth year, received approval from Huron East coun- cil but not before councillors questioned if it could still be suc- cessful. "I thought there was a concern it was a stale fundraiser and maybe they needed to come up with something else," said Deputy -Mayor Bernie. MacLellan at Huron East's Jan. 23 meeting. "They decided they could do it one more year," responded Clerk -Administrator Jack McLachlan. Tuckersmith Coun. Les Falconer said the committee wondered -if ticket sales had been affected by the fact a lesser quality motorcycle, had been raf- fled off during the past two years. He added that the Lions Club had voted to take only 20 per _cent of the profits - not the origi- nal 50 per cent agreed upon - and donated $1,500 towards 15 new tables for the centre. "It's a good deal and they should proceed with it," he said. sewage system - two could flow into phone interview. existing sanitary sewers If Egmondville is and two would need to Alli=101V hooked into the be pumped into the system. It also discussed two different methods to conduct an environ- mental assessment - the more expensive of which would collect the additional informa- tion needed if the municipality were to apply for a grant to help pay for the pro- ject. "There's not a lot of grant programs out there anymore but any Ross and Associates,pointed out that an grant programs would even larger pipe could require the extra steps to be used if all of prove you're worthy," said Bruce Egmondville is placed on sewers. Potter, of B.M. Ross during a recent The report predicted a "high level `This is a decision council has to. make. This report just gives them a feeling for what direction they want to go,' - Brute Potter of B.M. Seaforth sewage sys- tem, a main pumping station is proposed for the municipal works yard on Front Road and a secondary pump- ing station at the intersection of County Road 12 and Mill Road. While an existing sanitary sewer is already planned to be replaced for the expan- sion of the Bridges subdivision, the report CarS rrrtt, Sat S.herk, the O:d Car Detect,— '>,u BY HEARTLAN D CREDIT UNIO N AN UNFORGETTABLE 1967 TRIUMPH GT6 By Bill Sherk "The Old Car Detective" Kathy Vance of Toronto still remembers the sports car she purchased in Ottawa some 3o years ago. Here is the story in her own words: "I was in my twenties, it was the 1970s, and together I, my Irish set- ter, and this car made it through a personal relationship ending to a new beginning. When I bought this car I didn't know who I was and who I should be involved with, and by the time I sold this car I was on the road to a solid life. "My friend John Hallum brought me to his New Edinburgh garage in Ottawa, where he was storing an old car for a friend of a friend, in the hopes that maybe I'd buy this old car that had no tires, wouldn't start, had rusted, and was taking up space. "The open door cast the only light on this forgotten beauty. I lost my heart and I bought it, and in that idstant my friends and family thought I had lost my mind. "Kevin McNevin became my friend and taught me how to balance the Triumph's dual carburetors and how to pop rivet a new floor so my feet would stay dry when it rained. I was so focused on getting it started and keeping it going that my friend Isamu Ono taught me the most impor- tant life lesson: that brakes and stopping come first. "A full racing harness to strap me in relaxed my mother's worries mar- ginally as I, the Setter, and the Triumph ranged in search of adventure. We drove all along the Eastern Seaboard, throughout Quebec, Gaspe, and camping in P.E.I. Thrilled by the power, I learned to 'listen' to the road and the engine and to appreciate the teamwork with guys who were just as crazy about this car as I was. "Known affectionately by some as my future coffin on wheels, the car, by sitting so close to the road, had a reputation for possibly bursting into flames when hitting a bump or dip in the road, thus igniting the gas tank. Spinning around was also a problem with this big -engine scooter. One fine autumn day driving westbound on the Ottawa River Parkway, the car held the tight curve until it did a 36o -degree turn, then just kept com- pleting the curve. With reflexes and luck, I finally decided to sell it after several exhilarating years of driving, caring, and sharing. "Isamu knew a fellow mechanic who was looking for a fast car. It was hard for us to get it across to this mechanic, who wanted the car, that it was tricky keeping it on the road. "He bought it. Isamu told me three months later the car was a lawn ornament in his co-worker's back yard. It had been his folly as it had been mine. Now when I think of balancing carbs, it's a whole other thing." Do you have any car stories or photos to share with our readers? Send your e-mails to bill@carstory.com. of public interest" since ratepayers will be charged directly for a service they don't already have. It said that the municipality can either spend $100,000 to $120,000 doing an environmental assessment that uses anecdotal evidence from the Huron County Health Unit and past municipal experience or 135,000 to $155,000 for more com- prehensive evidence for the environ- mental assessment. The second would require lot by lot surveys, pollution surveys of storm sewers and watercourses and a review of existing conditions. "This is a decision council has to make. This report just gives them a feeling for what direction they want to go," said Potter. Council has authorized staff to arrange a public meeting of the res- idents of Egmondville sometime in early April. Church Services 4`; a } f- • , You are invited to attend these area churches St. Thomas Anglican Church A Congregator of The Parish al fie Holy spat Jarvis St. Seatorth 527-1522 Rector: The Rev'd Sue Malpus. M. Div Sunday. February 4 WORSHIP AT 9:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY AT 9:30 AM Everyone Welcome Tues. Feb. 6 - 7:30 pm - A.C.W. meeting at the home of Betty McLean Rector's Coffee Hours Tuesdays 9-11 am St. James Roman Catholic Church Welcomes you 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am Fr. Chris Gillespie Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 527-0982 Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am B&G Club Wed. 7:00 - 8:15 pm Youth Activities Wed. 7:00 pm Pastor Mark Kennedy EVERYONE WELCOME Egmondville United Church Sunday, February 4 WORSHIP 11AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 10AM NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH 54 Goderich St. W. Rev. John Gould Sunday February 4th Worship 11 am Sermon: "The Responsive Call To Be Holy" All Welcome. Sunday School & Nursery During Worship First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W., Seaforth Rev. Henry Huberts Sunday February 4 11:15 am service Sunday School & Nursery Provided. •