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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-07-08, Page 12supply the manpower and equipment to do the testing." "We don't have the equipment," he added. "Hopefully we'll get more information soon–people are informed and want testing procedures done." Even while the govern- ment levels wrangle over test procedures and who will do the tests, the effects and solutions to the problem are not fully 'known. The province is putting the onus on the federal govern- ment to seek methods sealing the fumes into the walls so it cannot leak out. Even if the home is literally torn apart to remove the foam, the damage may already have been done. Discounting any possible health hazards' it was reported "older brick houses are particularily vulnerable to attack from the foam, which seeps into the bricks and effects the mortar by causing it to weaken and crumble. As a result, the walls will also eventually crumble." Enright said .the federal government may have records of the homes which had the foam put in with the assistance of CHIP grants. The Huron county health unit is compiling a list of people who have the urea formaldehyde foam in their homes. They willbe reporting any symptoms and com- plaints believed to be caused by the gas, to the ministry of health. arranged and conducted the sports. Juuuuvuflnuut The Light =Touch By E JACK ::LAVENDER This is supposed to be ae recession. But with one: I price increase following= E another, it's more like a procession. Edison didn't invent the= first talking machine - only: E. the first one that could bec 9 turned off. E E r . E No patient should have to= leavethe hospital until he isE strong enough to face theE cashier. What this country needs is a safety net for people_ who jump to conclusions. E x . Summer is when you can't E wait to get the kids out from underfoot but can't= stop wondering where they are. 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Aptly dressed for the anniversary was Hensall councillor Minnie Noakes. Hensall and district news Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262.2025 ONE HAND ON THE THROTTLE — and one hand on the dog. Ken Reichert of Ilderton drives a 1911 MacDonald steam tractor in the Zurich 125th anniversary Parade Saturday. His little dog, Channer, was along for the ride. LOCAL POLITICIANS -- From the left are Murray Cardiff, Huron -Bruce MP and Murroy Elston, Huron -Bruce MPP. Driving is Huron warden and Zurich reeve Fred Haberer. The men sent greetings from their respective government levels to the Zurich 125th anniversary parade, Saturday. Fled a lot for a little. Got a hungry crowd... for a Picnic or a Patio Party? You can feed 15 to 1500 for only $2.35 per person. We'll give you the plates, forks, serving spoons, napkins, o tablecloth, the Salads and 3 -pieces of delicious chicken for everyone. Just call our Store Manager - then Come And Get It! Colonel Sanders' There's nothing like it. T WiIirS Ke ky fried Coronet Senders bays and cris Maki, 1 firw r. r .r..I . 227 Main St. North Exeter Church picnic also popular Bible school proves highly successful A tremendously successful Vacation Bible School was held this past week in the United Church with one hundred and twenty-six students and teachers at- tending each morning. The -theme for the school was "I Love Jesus, Jesus Loves Me" and each day the same scripture background was used for all departments bringing continuity to the study for the whole school. Gail Shaw was in charge of the music, , teaching the children many new songs relatingtothe theme, Joyce Pepper assisted her on the piano. On Friday morning, following the sessions, the parents and friends were invited to view the childrens works which was followed by the children singing the songs they had learned as well as telling about their study for the week through drama, songs and readings. The staff for the school this year were : nursery superintendent,Janis Bis - back, with leaders Cathy Geiger, Verlyne Huston, Joan Corbett and Marilyn Bengough. Kindergarten superintendent, Joan Alexander with leaders Shirley McAllister, Susan Elder, Gail Shaw and Linda Towtan. Primary super- intendent Barbara Gackstetter with leaders Evelyn Elder, Cathy Man, Peggy Volland and Deanna Brock, Middle superintendent Shirley Luther with leaders Linda Traquair, Bev Moir, Darlene Varley and Glenn Slade. Junior Class Joyce Pepper and Rev. McDonald. The registrars were Florence Slade and Sylvia Merner and the baby sitting helpers were Laurie Pepper and Linda Gerstenkorn, Much appreciation is ex- pressed to all of these leaders for helping to make the school such a success. Also a thank you to all the ladies who sent cookies. Special thanks to all the leaders who stayed following the school to clean up and leave the church so neat and tidy. Personals Mr. Charles Mickle, Hamilton spent a few days last week visiting with his mother Mrs. Laird Mickle. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor returned home after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Don MacLaren.Jodi and Brooke, in Oakville. Mr. Ernie Davis who has been a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, returned to his home. Church service Chiselhurst and Hensall United Church held their service on Sunday July 5 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Stanley McDonald conducting. Miss Agnes Bray was at the piano and organ. The sermon was on "The Deputy" a book and film depicting the part the then Pope played during the holocaust, and questions his attitude towards the events of that period. The book is not really about the Pope but about you and me and our attitude toward affairs. Do we prefer not to get involved or figure things are none of our business? The Christian attitude is like that of the Good Samaritan. Not only must our hearts be with the victims but our voices should be too. We should all be able to pray the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and work and pray towards justice. The children's message was about the storms of life and a little boy who could cry "At a boy," God in a storm. A lovely solo was sung by Mrs. Helve Fuss, "That's How I Know." Flowers on the Communion table were from the wedding of Faye Whiting and Dwight Kin- sman. Ushers were Steve Corbett and Ross Veal. Mrs. Florence greeted everyone at the front door For the next two Sundays, July 12 and 19, there will be no service at the United Church while the minister is away on' holidays. The congregation will join with the Presbyterians in Carmel Church at 10:15 each Sunday morning. Mrs. Carl McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coghlin, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Coghlin, Scott and Erica, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Earl and Judith of Atwood. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coghlin, Paul and Debbie of Ford- wich, Mr. and Mrs. Kim Bell, Cheryl, David and Bobby of Uospler, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Earl, Janice, Lauri - Ann and Sherri -Lynn of Owen Sound, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Earl, Jeff, Sandra, Cathy and Becky of Listowel, and Mr. and Mrs. Rkkk Earl of Guelph were dinner guests at the manse with Rev. McDonald following mor- ning worship on Sunday. The annual picnic Hensall United Church was held on Sunday, June 28 on the lawn of the church following the morning service. The picnic was pot luck and a splendid lunch was enjoyed by all present. Following the meal, sports arranged by Joan Alexander and her committee were held for the young people and the young at heart, and winners were: walking on paper plates, Mark Tinney, tug -o -- war, team leaders Cathy Herbert and Mary Jane Parsons- each team won once. Sack race, Pam Gackstetter. Guessing the time on the boxed clock - Mark Tanney. Water balloon game, Mark and Mathew Tinney. Eating raisins, cotton balls on a straw and potato race- Pam Ger- stenkorn team. Guessing the number of raisins in a jar, Linda Gerstenkorn. The service was conducted by Rev. Stanley McDonald who preached on "What does it mean to be a Christian?" There are three main aims, live a Christ -centered life, live a Christ•discipllned life and live a Christ -changed life. God gives new peace for the old confusion and love predominates over everything. Mrs. Joyce Pepper was at the piano and tte service began with a hymn sing. The children's talk was about not being afraid to pray. Greeting at the front door was Mrs. Florence Slade and ushers were Steve Corbett and Ross Veal. Our thanks to the various committees and helpers who looked after preparing, serving and clearing up the meal, and to all who CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GRADUATION — Twenty-seven Clinton and area students graduated from the Clinton District Chris - tion School this year. The Grade 8 graduates included, front row, left to right, Lisa Slootegraaf, Yolanda Siertsemo, Jeanette Raidt, Julia Knip, Diane Nyman, Sharon Vandenburg, Angeline Kossies, Ruth Ann Dykstra, Teresa Postma. Second row, Astrid Van Eeden, Jeannette Blok, Wayne VaoderWal, Raymond Raidt, Mr. Ralph Schuurman, Raymond Kaastra, Brian Wiersma, John De Weerd, Ingrid Schuurman, Margie Ridder. Third row, Bob Bruinsma, Anton Van Maar, Paul Schoemaker, Brian Baarda, Gerald Lambers, Hank Kroeze, Conrad Kaptein, Raymond Verberg and Victor Knip. (Jim Fitzgerald photo) Huron health unit starts listing users of urea foam insulation Local public health units are beginning to compile lists of those people who have had urea formaldehyde foam insulation installed in their homes. The foam is believed to emit a gas which can cause eye irritation and respiratory problems in- cluding cancer. There is also evidence the foam attacks the mortor holding bricks together in older buildings and may cause the walls to crumble. Use of the foam was banned by the federal ministry of consumer and corporate affairs in April, and all levels of government are awaiting furthur in- formation before solutlbns are proposed. The federal government plans to test 2,000 homes across Canada for levels of the dangerous formaldehyde gas. An additional 400 homes which do not have the foam insulation will be tested as a control group. A June 23 statement by Ontario Health Minister Dennis Timbrell said the province would extend the testing to make it availabe to all Ontario Homes effected. Ministry spokesman Doug Enright told the T -A in as telephone interview that the methods and means of the test had yet to be worked out. He assumed the federal program would contract with private labs to do the testing. Timbrell's statement said an estimated 80 to 100,000 homes in Canada, 30,000 in Ontario alone, have had the urea formaldehyde in- sulation installed. But Enright said, the ministry "has no idea what homes in the province may have it." The problem would nor- mally come under the jurisdiction of the Ontario ministry of consumer and commercial relations, but since the insulation was in many cases installed with federal grants under the Canadian Home Insulation Plan, in the eyes of the province it is a federal problem. While the province is of- fering to pay for testing of Ontario homes, Timbrell's statement said, "we feel that Ottawa should help con- sumers in some form of ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN -- Paul Wareing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald. Wareing, Hensoll, graduated June 26 from Fanshawe College Lon- don in the Electronics Engineering Technician course. He has secured a position with Northern Telecom, London. 1 "retro -fitting" necessary to remove unacceptable levels of formaldehyde gases from living areas." The term "unacceptable levels" has not yet to be defined. Ed Harrison of the Clinton office of the Huron County Health Unit said test equipment used by the local health units is not sensitive enough to measure levels of irritation. He said the Drager tube, a test device used to measure levels of gas concentration, is accurate down to about 1 to 2 parts per million. Harrison said the health unit was still waiting on guidelines on the level of concentration which causes irritation. It may be as low as .01 parts per million, he said. The health units medical officer of health, Dr. H.R. Cieslar, said the only official word he had received about two weeks ago, before Timbrell's statement, said the "province is agreeable to test 20 homes in the Huron area". "I'm assuming," he said, "the federal government or the province, or a com- bination of the two, will Kippen lady at reunion By MRS. RENA CALDWELL KIPPEN Mrs. Vivan Cooper at- tended a reunion of her graduating class in nursing at Sarnia Saturday. UCW of St Andrews Church held a bake sale at the Homestead, Saturday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kinsman who were married July 4 in Hensall United Church. Lori and Lisa Faber are continuing their figure skating lessons in London. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Jones, Hillier, called on Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones last week. Services in St Andrews Church Kippen will com- mence at 11 o'clock during July and through to August 2. By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE The Thames ttoad and Elimville ladies catered to the Brookshaw-Mardlin wed- ding at Kirkton Woodham Community Centre Saturday evening. Mrs. Rick Mellenger and Alicia have joined with the former's husband Rick Mellenger in Fredericton, . New Brunswick where they will all be living. Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde attended the Decora- tion Service at Kirkton Union Cemetery Sunday evening. . Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Passmore visited with Mrs. Hazel Coward at Winchelsea Sunday evening. The choir Fs busy prac- tising for the Centennial celebration. A joint church service will be held on Sunday July 12 at 10 a.m. at Thames Road with Elimville attending. Summer Building Values CEDAR LUMBER (dressed 4 sides) 1"x6"•••••••••••••454 lin. ft. 2"x4"•••••••••••••314 lin. ft. 2"x6"•••••••••••••580 lin. ft. 2"x8" •••0•••11111•••• 780 lin. ft.. 2"x10'•'•••••••••••• 984 lin. ft. 4"x4''••••••••••••• 694 lin. ft. Ideal for Fences and Decks MINI TIES Green Pressure Treated 4"x4"-8'.... $6.39 each Great for Garden Edging Driveway or Flower Bed Edging Sakrete 2.79 bag Concrete MIX 66 g,,, For economy... and easy to do protects. Quality con- trolled. Just add water. Suit- able for walls, floors, footings, patios, steps, set- ting poles and posts. 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