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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-05-05, Page 30OP . Times -Advocate, May 5, 1982 PUC to brick -in pumphouse windows CAST PICTURE — Shown are the cast of the Hensall Public School operetta 'It Takes A Wizard'. They are, from left: jester Ivan Triebner, Peter Cook as Sir Leroy, King David Dougall, Donna Taylor as the Wizard, Pam Gackstet- ter as the dragon, liberated woman Kathy Ingram and Wayne Scotchmer as Robbing Hood. The show will be on at the school Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 and Thursday evening at 7:30. Hay says no to rec pkins for ag Mn Development along the lake and tile drainage matters were the topic of debate at Hay Township council's first May meeting, Monday. Council met with W. Pawlowski concerning ex- pansion of a trailer park on the lake road west con- cession. Pawlowski said he had made an offer to purchase the trailer park now owned by the Cohen family. He said he was checking into the options to expand and develop the property. If the deal goes through, he plans to expand the 40 unit park by an additional 40 trailers. Pawlowski said he planned to build a building on the front part of the property to be used by the residents of the park. Use of the building and remaining lands would depend on the type of people moving into the park. He noted there are mostly seniors in the park now and if when expanded, there are still mostly seniors, the area may be converted to green space and garden plots. If there are younger families, Pawloski said he would plan for a playground area. He noted he wanted to expand the park and make improvements to attract more people. The building which was planned to include washrooms, was to be an attractive structure and could have a variety of "clubhouse" type purposes. Reeve Lloyd Mousseau pointed out that a clubhouse would be unacceptable where Pawlowski had planned it, as the front portion of the property is designated for agricultural uses under the township's secondary plan. Deputy reeve Lionel Wilder agreed, noting greenspace or garden plots could be put on the land, or a storage building could be built, but the area could not be developed into a playground. Wilder said he would like to see the park developed, but not at the expense of the agricultural lands. Council members pointed out that a clubhouse building was acceptable on the portion, designated recreational and could be built at the back part of the property. _ __ Pawlowski said he had to look at what improved the attraction of the park. He said he didn't want a shed on the front of the property or a bean field. He noted that if the park could be expanded with a Confirmation By ANNE WALPER Greenway Rev. Tim Bill, rector of Thedford Parish, presented Heather Hodgins of Grace Church Greenway for confir- mation, April 23 at St. Anne's church. Port Franks. Laying on of hands was performed by newly elected Bishop Derwyn Jones of Huron Diocese. Lunch and a social time followed. Ken Smithers has been a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, We hope he will be able to return to his home soon. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bullock, London visited on the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Bullock. Mrs. John Schoffield and Elsie enjoyed a weekend visit 'with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Belt; Windsor. A dessert euchre was held in the Anglican Hall with eleven tables. Prizes were as follows; high - Shirley I F". bean field, that was great, but if not he had to keep options open. Councillor Dick Rau noted the park v•as one of the better trailer parks in the area and suggested it was a good idea to develop green space and garden plots on the agricultural lands. Council plans to meet with Chris Kiar concerning development agreements for the Cantin subdivision near St. Joseph. Dick Rau suggested council have the township engineer tell the developers what the township requires and that council get a letter of credit from the developer for the water, drainage and road work to be done. Tony Bedard questioned why a second engineer should be brought in at the developer's expense, when the developer already has an engineer for the project. Mousseau agreed, saying that demands by council were discouraging developers all along the lake. Rau said he just wanted to see the job done right and wondered how council could set an agreement without its own engineer' Council plans to meet with Kiar who has done preliminary work for the development. Council appointed Bartlett and Associates to prepare an engineer's report for a municipal drain requested by Arnold Vandenboomen. Vandenboomen told council that his neighbours were in agreement with work to be done on drainage at lot seven of concession 20, but questioned how it would be paid for. Wilder said hiring an engineer and establishing a municipal drain seemed to be the best way handle this. He noted that the costs for work done and any repairs, would then be alotted to those on the drain on the basis of the engineer's assessment' He noted that a one-third government grant was also available for the work and that this would usually cover the extra costs of the engineer. He added that parties involved also wouldn't have to worry about maintaining agreements .with any future landowners. ' Council passed a motion to haul a new engineer's report prepared for the C branch of the Datars-Miller drain. It was noted that work to be done could not be added under the repairs of the Datars-Miller drain and the one-third grant was available if the C branch was improved under a separate at St, Anne's McAlpine, low - hazel St. Jean, lone hands - Idris Young. The special prize went to Angeline Scott. A tasty lunch was served and a social time completed the evening. . Congratulations to Ken and Jean Isaac on their 25th wed- ding anniversary. A large crowd attendced the dance which was held on Friday night at the Community Cen- tre in their honour. The sympathy of the com- munity is expressed to Rev. and Mrs. Moore in the death of Mrs. Moore's mother Mrs. Edith Johnston in Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bullock and family were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rock. Greenway U.C.W. meets Wednesday of this week at the church at 2:00 p.m. The Wind-up: Mary: What happens when a duck flies up- side down? John: What? Mary: He quacks up! report' The clean out of snow from the St. Joseph -Airport drain will be paid for by lan- downers along the drain. The reeve said the work comes under the classification of repairs similar to a fallen tree blocking flow in the drain. Clerk Joan Ducharme noted this was covered under the drainage act. Mousseau said that future clean-out of snow would come under the control of council and suggested the roads superintendent look at the drains and supervise clean-out work done. Mousseau predicted that when people find out snow clean-out can be handled as a repair council will be faced with many more requests to have drains cleaned. The clerk reported the township '' had been authorized to . expend tile drainage loan money up to the maximum amount received last year, which was 2102,700. She noted the program will be reviewed in July and there is the possibility of more loan money then. Council moved to reduce the amount of the loans to 50 percent of the cost of the work from 60 percent. The maximum amount of $20,000 per year will still apply. The clerk noted that in- terest on the loans had in- creased to 10 percent from 8 percent. • Building inspector Hubert Miller was reminded he would have to take upgrading courses to keep his position. He was told of a municipal housing con- ference for building in- spectors in Toronto June 6 to 9. Miller pointed out that he had made about $500 as building inspector for six months last year and that his income appeared to be lower this year. He suggested it may cost more for the conference than the year's wages. Reviewing the motion which hired Miller, Wilder noted it said the building inspector would pay the expenses for the courses. Wilder suggested council could pay travel and meal expenses, if -Miller paid for the course. Wilder said it was hardly worth Miller's while to get paid less than 81,000 a year and have to take a 8400 course. Miller said he could stay with relatives in Toronto and estimated the costs of the course at about 8180. He also pointed out he expected to make about 83,000 to 83,500 per year In the building inspector's position. Miller offered to take the course at his own expense since the township would -pay his mileage as building in- spector. Mousseau reminded Miller he was hired on probation until July of 1982 and that the agreement may have to be renegotiated if Miller did not take one of the courses available before then. Gymnast pkces fiftli at L!ndsay OFSSA meet Stratford's lone marker came early in the first half. A goal by Mike Glavin, ear- ly in the second half gave South Huron a 2-1 margin over St. Marys, Wednesday. South Huron's other goal was scored by Wayne Smith on a well -executed passing play during the first period. Jr. Soccer After "a 2-1 exhibition win over Wingham two weeks ago, the South Huron junior soccer team was unable to earn a victory in their first —two regular season contests. At home, Wednesday, the__ -Panthers tied St. Marys 1-1. At Stratford Northwestern, Friday, South Huron was shut out 1-0 by the Huskies. Ernie Szabo, South Huron's netminder, kept the Panthers in Wednesday's game against the Salukis by blocking a penalty shot early in the first half. Ian Monroe scored for South Huron in the second half. "If the other team starts pushing, then our boys will start pushing back," said coach Bruce Eccles about the poorly officiated match against Stratford. If the referees don't keep the game under control, it quickly deteriorates into a vulgar semblance of the game of soccer. The team travels to Clinton today and will host Seaforth, Friday. OFSAA badminton Ronnalee Bogart and Maja Gans reached the "A" semi- finals at this year's OFSAA badminton championships at Queen's University ,in Kingston Friday and Satur- day before losing and being relegated to the 'A' consola- tion final for the silver medal. The semi-final loss 15-8, 9-15, 15-9 was a great disap- pointment for the pair, who reached the 'A' quarter -finals at last years championships in Kapuskasing before losing tothe eventual winners. "I was really hoping they could have finished second. They were definitely third" In her first year of competi- tion at the senior level, Catherine Patterson of South Huron was fifth overall at the OFSAA high school gym- nastics championships, Satur- day, in Lindsay. Patterson had eighth placings on the beam and the uneven bars and seventh on the floor among the thirty competitors. "She did very well but I think she was a little disap- pointed with her showing" said coach Carey Eddy. She also notes that Patterson will be better_prepared for coin petition at the senior level • next year, after competing this year under a higher level of difficulty against gymnasts with up to two years more experience. Each of Patterson's marks were over eight out of a possi- ble ten: beam 8.0, floor 8.05; uneven bars, 8.1. After a fall on her beam mount, which resulted in a half point deduc- tion Patterson completed the rest of her routine in near - perfect form. With her mark of 7.55 on the vault Jaqueline Hyde was tenth in the senior vault. "We're not a strong vaulting team, and she really represented as well," said Eddy about the graduating gymnast. Senior soccer The South Huron senior soc- cer team split their two open- ing regular season matches last week; Wednesday, the Panthers won 2-1 over St. Marys and then lost 1-0 against Stratford Nor- thwestern, Friday. "The team certainly isn't discouraged, We've got four games left yet" said coach Damian Solomon, Monday. The team travels to Clinton today and will host Seafortli, Friday. Against Northwestern, in what Solomon termed "a poorly officiated game", South Huron couldn't live up to their reputation as a "se- cond half ball club" and fail- ed to capitalize on second period scoring opportunities. Needs more ventilation, costs may b A plan to brick in windows at the pumping station may cost teeter PUC an ad- ditional $2,700 to provide proper ventilation. Manager Hugh Davis told the commission's April meeting Wednesday, that two sets of louvers and a temperature controlled fan may have to be installed to provide proper " ventilation for, and prevent overheating of, an auxiliary diesel pump unit. - • Davis said he thought ventilation would cost about $400 but that engineer Steve Burns had recommended the additional equipment. Under the original plan to save energy used to heat the building, storm windows were to be installed at a cost of ;2,812. Davis said that seepage and vents in the windows would have provided enough air. The PUC voted last month to seek a more permanent solution .and have the win- dows bricked in at a cost of 83,600. Davis said the diesel unit could start in the night and it would not be known that it was running until it was checked in the morning. He added that the unit could run for several days if the hydro was cut off in a severe winter storm. The unit will shut off to orevent damage if it overheats Davis said. In an airitight building there could be excessive operating temperatures Davis said or the unit could be starved of oxygen. Davis added bricks had already been ordered for the project. Vice chairman Chan Livingstone said he felt the PUC was getting a "little sophisticated" in the ven- tilation plan. Re noted that if the unit was running for a long time someone would be there to check it and could open a door or manually open a vent for air. He noted vents would have to be opened manually in the storm windows as well. "It seems to be a plan that costs 82,000 and may not be used in 25 years," Livingstone said. Mayor,Bruce Shaw suggested te PUC go ahead and brick in the windows, perhaps leaving open spaces for grate -type vents. The commission plans to brick in seven of the nine windows and look further at the problems of ventilation. A letter from the town Informed the PUC that Exeter was discontinuing a program to distribute free trees. Shaw said it was reasoned that If people wanted trees on their front lawns they should buy them. He added the town plans to still plant trees, but not on private property. Livingstone said he thought the program was a good one as It gave the town some control of over the type of trees planted. Discontinuing the program will save the town about ;1,500 but Shaw said it was more the principle of the plan than the money spent. Shaw said the town would have no objection if the PUC wished to take over the program. The manager reported that a 25 KVA transformer would be required to build a device to thaw frozen pipes. Davis said he had checked with other utilities and found that a device, similar to a 400 amp welder, would be required. Based on past usage, Shaw asked how long it would take to pay off the estimated ;2,762 cost of the machine. Davis said there was only one service freeze-up last year but there could be many in a severe winter. He added the PUC lowers services which have had' freezing problems so there are no recurring freeze -ups. The manager said there would be no problem to building a device if it Is required and added that he could search out welders in the Exeter area who may have suitable equipment. Davis said there had been two breaks in a water main on George Street, Tuesday. There have been three breaks in this area this year. Davis said there may be a flaw in the 20 -year-old main as the breaks were holes in the pipe rather than the more normal type of break. Davis noted there are rarely any water main breaks north of the Main Street bridge but that seven of this year's eight breaks have been north of the bridge. The PUC will hold action on a plan to set up a service contract on diesel equipment at the pump stations. Davis said a. quote from POT' ..0110 GRINDING PROJECTS — Irene Walper and Liz Varley show a coffee percolater and meat grinder at Thurs- day's rummage sale sponsored by the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary. T -A photo 17 tables at euchre Seventeen tables were in play for the dessert euchre held in St. James Church hall, Tuesday afternoon, sponsored by the Clandeboye Women's Institute. Prizes went to high score, Mrs. Lamport; low score, Elsie Lewis; lone hands, Mrs. McNaughton. Door prize was won by Gladys Cunningham, Other draws went to Eleanor Darling, Jean Miller, and Marion Hodgson, said coach Pat Rowe. After their semi-final loss, Bogart and Gans won two matches to reach the A consolation final. After eight matches in the sweltering heat of an unven- tilated gymnasium, the pair was too exhausted and lost 15-12, 15-9. "In addition to the heat, psyching yourself up every two hours for a match is mentally draining." said Rowe. Leslie Hunter-Duvar and John McAllister won one of their three matches in the 'B' flight. The young team, who played together for the first time last year, continued to play with a poise far above their experience. "Just reaching OFSAA is an ac- complishment in itself" said Rowe. . 7 . •r r . t t •r . • , .r•• 't 't `• _ Y - •, "r ., Harper Diesel gave a price of ;300 per unit and recommended two visits a year. Davis added the company was waling to do single annual checks on the up °2,700 PUC's three diesel units. Davis said QUC • 1 can do oil changes and min maintenance but the PUC does not have staff capable of this type of service. Representatives/rom the PUC will be attending a District 7 meeting of the Ontario Municipal Electric Association, May 26 1n Zurich. HELPING A FRIEND — Ray Jory and Bill Snow were two of the men giving their assistance at Thursday's South Huron Hospital Auxiliary rummage sale. Here they move o Targe pet into position. T -A photo Crediton WI .installs officers at annual -meet By MRS.PETER MARTIN Crediton April 21, the Crediton Womehs Institute held their annual meeting. A supper was prepared and served to the ladies by the Hurondale Institute. After supper the meeting was opened with the singing of the Ode and the repeating of the Mary Stewart collect. Roll call was answered by 27 members paying their dues. Minutes from last years meeting were read and approved. The correspondence was read and the treasurers report given. Jane Dearing gave a report from the recent board meeting. The yearly reports were read by the various committee heads. Play House tickets for Oliver on August 24, will be of- feredto the Institute members, families and friends. Jane Dearing officiated for the ins taltationofofficers. The officers are as follows: past president: Mrs. Gerald Dear- ing, president: Mrs. Dave Cottel, '1st vice president: Mrs. Norman Eveland, 2nd vice president: Mrs. Glenn Hodgins, secretaryi Mrs. Ken Glavin, assistant secretary: Mrs. Peter Martin, treasurer: Mrs. Don Davey, assistant treasurer: Mrs. Wilmar Wein, district director: Mrs. Gerald Dearing, alternate district director: Mrs. Clif- ford Kenney, public relations officer: Mrs. Lloyd Roeszler, branch directors: Mrs. Peter Martin, Mrs. Cliff Kenney and Mrs. Ada Dietrich, good cheer: Mrs. Norm Eveland. Curator, Tweedsmuir History: Mrs. Earl Haist, history committee: Mrs. Clif- ford Kenney, pianists: Mrs. Bob Crawford, Mrs. Bruce Shapton, agrictliture and —Canadian Industries: Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, citizenship . and world affairs: Mrs. Ross Haugh, education and cultural affairs: Mrs. Glenn Hodgins, family and con - Several ladies from this area attended the Regional U.C.W. rally held In Parkhill United Church Wednesday evening. Lucan congregation joined with Clandeboye for the 117th Anniversary service of Clandeboye United Church, Sunday. Rev. Keith Brown was in charge and his ser- mon was entitled, "We would see Jesus."' Special music was provided by the girls choir accompanied by pianist, Winnie Robicheau. Personals Joanne Carter, who has been attending Fanshawe College in the Business Accounting course, started a four month, work semester Monday with the Dunford Trucking Ltd. in Woodstock, Catherine Lynn returned Sunday evening from a field trip to New York City with a group from North Middlesex District High School. History teacher, Bill McHugh, ac- companied the students. Florence Millson, who was enjoying a holiday from work last week visited Wednesday with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wallace, Stratford. Saturday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jenkins and family of Wallaceburg visited with the Mlllsonb. Plan building improvements Minor improvements will be done to several Huron County buildings and properties. At Huron County council's April 29 meeting recommen- dations from the property committee were approved. A tender of ;1,685.25 from Fisher Glass and Mirror Ltd. Goderich was accepted to supply and install double commercial doors and side lights and replace the front entrance to the library in Goderich. This was the lowest of two bids. • Of two bids to replace two condensing units on the roof of the assessment building in Goderich, the lowest of $7,950 by Harold Wise Ltd. of Clinton was accepted. An asphalt coating will be applied to the Huron County museum roof by James Symes of Lucknow at a price of ;2,773. Mr. Symes will also be repairing and asphalt coating the two museum driveways at a total cost of 890. The same work will be done by the same contractor at the parking lot of the assessment building at a total cost of ;594.24. sumer affairs: Mrs. Peter Martin, resolutions: Mrs. Ross Krueger, 4-H convener: Mrs. Clifford Kenney, auditors: Mrs. Russell King, Mrs. Bruce Shapton. A game was conducted by Mary Kenney, Jean Haist and Della Sims were the win- ners. JeanCrawforn read the motto, "If" All those present, came in the clothes they had on when they were telephoned on a previous evening. This presented a great many costumes. The most original outfit went to Jane Dearing for her sleepwear attire. The best mixed dresser was Mrs. Bruce Shapton, the lady with the prettiest apron was Mrs. Gordon Moriock and Mrs. Harvey Andrews had the bir- thday closest to the date. I cannot put news in the paper withoutyour co- operation. If you have any news please, phone me on Mondays after 4. Next Sunday is Mother's Day and I am sure there will be lots of visiting done. 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