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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-10-30, Page 27Times -Advocate, October 30, 1991 Page 27 Lucan council debates handrails, steps LUCAN - Continuing on the sub- ject of steps and handrails to busi- nesses on Main street brought up two weeks ago, council deckled on a policy for further situations of this kind. In the future, council will main- tain existing steps which are on vil- lage property, but, a motion pro- posed by Tom McLaughlin calls for handrails to be the responsibili- ty of the property owner. Any handrails must be approved by the works superintendent. Works superintendent Doug Johnston reported that a timer now controls the amount of time the light remains green at the newly in- stalled crosswalk on Main street providing longer time for vehicle traffic. Until the change, persons cross- ing the street could push the button and have the green light for traffic turn to red, even seconds after it had turned to green as the result of a previous pedestrian crossing the street. Two weeks ago , councillors showed concern that such a short span of green light was causing traffic problems, especially for large trucks. Councillor Bryan Smith said he had seen one truck forced to stop twice before being able to clear the crosswalk. On the same subject, council not- ed that many residents were con- cerned with a recent report in the Lucan News that the crosswalk had cost $60,000. Actual expendi- tures were $12,800. Johnston also reported that recon- struction of Langford Drive was be- ginning this week. Completion of this project is expected next year, providing necessary provincial sup- plementary grants are forth coming. Reeve Larry Hoston said he was concerned with recent cutbacks by the present NDP government in other areas. Hotson added, " The same thing could happen with road monies." When asked about grants for sidewalks, Johnston said, " We are not eligible for sidewalk grants be- cause there were none there be- fore." Clerk Ron Reymer was instructed to ask for an update on the garbage disposal situation at Laidlaw's in Watford. Currently, Lucan garbage is being taken by C.H. Lewis Limit- ed to the Watford site, but a con- tract has not yet been offered for disposal. Reeve Hotson said it may be pos- sible to have the Lewis trucks take the garbage permanently to Wat- ford if the pickup days were changed to Fridays. At the moment if the Watford site can't handle the Lucan refuse when it arrives, the trucks must go on to Blenheim at a considerable increase in costs. Deputy reeve Harry Wraith sug- gested that garbage be collected only every two weeks, especially • from September to May. Wraith added, " We must impress upon our residents to cut down on the amount of garbage they produce making it easier for disposal. We are living in a wasteful society." When Wraith suggested that tenders could be called, Hotson said, " Larry (Lewis) has been fair to us." McLaughlin agreed , but added, " Yes, he is trying to get us the best deal, but we should ask for a contract." When councillor McLaughlin presented the minutes from the last arena board meeting, Hotson said,"Congratulations. That's the first time we have been able to show a profit in the summertime." Wraith and McLaughlin will be representing the village at a meet- ing in Biddulph township on No- vember 5 to consider the Heenan municipal drain report. Clerk and returning officer Ron Reymer reported that advance pol- ling booths would be open on Sat- urday, November 2 and Wednes- day, November 6 for those unable to vote on election day, November 12. Hotson reminded McLaughlin that it was Lucan's turn to appoint a representative on the board of di- rectors of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority for the next three year term. Lucan shares repre- sentation with the township of Bid- dulph. Hospital canvass raises nearly $10,000 EXETER - With just a few more results to come in, Tag Day orga- nizer Marg Cook says she expects total donations to the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary to be some- where----- tetween $9,000 and $10,060. "It's going to be over $9,000," said Cook, saying that the expan- sion of the annual door-to-door canvass to the Grand Bend area cer- tainly paid off. "Grand Bend w,as very good...about $2,300 so far," she Raising more than $9,000 this October was the South Huron Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Tag Day committee. From left are Greta Lavender, Audrey Bentley, Josie Ryckman, and organiz- er rganizer Marg Cook. Absent is Lula Culbert. CLEARING AUCTION SALE To be held 5 miles east of Hensall for Bev Alexander. No small items. Be on timel Saturday. November 2 et 10:30 a.tn. 4 tractors, combine, farm machinery, 2 Dodge vans, see last weeks paper for full listing. Terms: cash or cheque with proper iD Auctioneers Richard Lobb 82-7898 Owner: BClinton,- Bev Alexander 519-5206 $°0 1 Hensall Livestock Sales Ltd. Order buyer for fats, feeders and stockers Stockers and Western cattle arriving daily. Sorting cattle for Talbotville Livestock Exchange Ltd. on Fridays Restaurant open daily 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more Information contact: Barry Miller, Owner Menagor Office 262-2831, Exeter 235-2717, Kirkton 229-6205, Trude 1461-8956 Hensall Cattle Co. 263-2619 - Order Buyers for fats, feeders and stockers - Stockers and Western Cattle arriving daily Contact: Office 263-2619 Greg Hargreaves Victor Hargreaves 263-2619 233-7511 said, noting that those donations prove how well people in that com- munity think of South Huron Hos- pital and are prepared to support This year's canvass made use of about 70 volunteers to canvass Ex- eter, Hensall, Zurich, Dashwood, Huron Park, Centralia, Crediton, and Grand Beni Many 11 or- ganizations offered both \ ..unteer and financial support as well. Tag Day was named after the tags the auxiliary used to present to donors. Today the name remains even though tax-deductible receipts are the preferred item of exchange. "It has grown and grown over the years," said Cook, but pointed out the cost of equipment for the hospi- tal is also soaring. While the auxil- iary likes to purchase several items for patient care in the course of the year, a new x-ray machine for the hospital is expected to cost over $460,000. Nevertheless, demand for the hospital's services is also increas- ing. Patients from as far away as 15 kilometres south of Grand Bend and as far north as St. Joseph are using the hospital for regular thera- py treatments rather than travel fur- ther afield. While the Tag Day funds have not yet been earmarked for a specif- ic project, Cook said she has no doubt they will soon be put to use and thanks the donors. "Someone said 'you should be proud (of the canvass) but I'm not proud, I'm thankful," said Cook. Cutting the ribbon for the official opening of Exandarea Meadows co-op housing project in Ex- eter on Friday afternoon were, from left, founding chairman Bill Mickle, MPP Paul Klopp, MP Murray Cardiff, mayor Bruce Shaw, and founding board member Marshall Dearing. Good witch Natasha Moody (back left), tries to prevent a group of bad Shannon Wilcox into an ugly monster. Back row: Moody (left) and Alexis gan Hoover, Wilcox and Denise Bisback. [ALmARj GRAM MS LTD Quality Grain Storage Drying & Handling Products DESIGN • SALES • SERVICE AL -MAR GRAIN SYSTEMS LTD. 244 SYMInMon et W. Box 650 EXETER. ONTARIO NOM ISO Phone Bu (319) 2861919 `Res. 61 23670 AUCTION SALE To be held at the Lobb Auction Building in Clinton for several consig- nors. Friday. November 1 at 6 p.m. Power King scroll saw on stand, Modern wringer washer, almond col- our Admiral dryer, 24" stove,.dish washer, china cabinet with sliding doors, 2 reclining vibrating chairs, 3 drawer chest, 3 kerosene heaters, portable typewriter, French Provincial chesterfield and chair, wicker chair, folding rocking chair, ladies and mans bicycles, 4 matching din- ing chairs, several wooden chairs, wicker baby cart, baby stroller, baby buggy, baby crib, electric sewing machine in stand, electric heater, records, dishes, lawn mower, plus many items too numerous to men- tion. Terms: cash or cheque with proper ID Auctioneers Richard Lobb Clinton, 482-7898 J F • ESTATE AUC'non OP FARMS �•F 140G-00.— For the estate 0.1 Lydia • ler, on ;lpoQcattion. Al/et/048 Parcel No. I fur ed west alt • 27, Northt Boundary of Hay Township in Huron County. 50 acres, more or loss with 45 acres tilla- ble. 1 1/2 storey century 10Q house,with 4 bedrooms, bathroom, kitch- en, living room, basement, oil furnace and garage and large concrete block shed with steel roof. Parcel No. 2 Located East Part of Lot 27, South Boundary of Stanley Township in Huron County. 48 acres more or less with 44 acres tillable and 4 acres of hardwood bush. Would bo an ideal site for house or cottage dose to waters of Lake Huron Properties sell subject to a reasonable reserve bid. For information or viewing please call (519) 236-4069. Terms: 10% down day of sale with balance duo in 30 days. Auctioneer John Finlay 236.4814 1 witches from turning Hoffman. Front: Mor - Bob Heywood, Auctioneer 235-0874 Friday Evening, November 8 at 6 m.\ sharp at South Huron Rec Centre, Exeter We will be dispersing the estate of the Tate Mrs. Irene Lawson of Ex- eter along with additions including 9 pc. walnut dining suite, antiques, appliances, fine china, furnishings, 4 pc, oak bedroom suite (like new), chesterfield and chair with wood trim and hundreds of useful and collectible items. (Gold pocket watch signed "T. Fitton, Exeter, Ont:). Watch next weeks paper for a full listing. c c c c U U U U U U V U U U U ' U ' U U U o.0 U' AUCTION SALE OF Complete household of furniture, antiques, tools, etc. For Mr. and'l Mrs. Rea Neil plus a Grand Bend household, new furniture, appli- ances and many useful articles. Panasonic video camera and VCR, oak library table, combination china cabinet, cedar chest, harvest table and 6 chairs, 3/8" Mikita cordless drill. Sale on Friday evening, November 1st at 6 p.m. at Parkhill Com- munity Centre Bruce Coulter Brett Coulter 519-294-0585 Mobile 640.8164 519-294-6164 Auctioneers Consignments accepted until noon day of sale. Lunch booth. U c c c c c U U U U U 0 U U U U U U U. U U U U U U C ****************tit tit*********tit****** * ESTATE AUCTION * Furniture - Implements - Tools Antiques - 1962 Chevy 4 door as Is * For the estate of Vincent (Dick) and Mabel Fuller on the Mill Road, be- * * ween the 10th and 11th concession of Lobo Township in the former* * Village of Duncrief. Five miles west of Merton, 2 miles east of the * * Nairn Road. * * For Information phone 461.1508 Saturday, November 2, 11 a.m. :IMPLEMENTS, LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT MF 135 tractor, * 1175 hours, multi power, excellent, NH 450 7 ft. mower, McKee 6 tt. * * snow blower, 5 ft. rotary mower, Ferguson 7' cultivator, Ferguson 2 fur- * * row plow, 6 ft. 3 pt. blade, oat roller, Case hammermill, 3 section har- . * rows, horse side rake, 5" grain auger, walking plow, horse scuffler, ce- ment mixer, 2 line shaft, table saw, platform scale with handles, MF 8 * * hp 32": with new motor, Turf Trac 11 h.p. 38" cut. Troy Bilt garden tiller, * *6 h.p. used only 3 hours, Waterloo garden cultivator, 4 h.p. with attach- * * monis, electric belt sander, 26' extension ladder, 2 wheel trailer with * * racks, pipe threader, barn and root jack, aluminum wheel barrow, air * *compressor, many wrenches, dies. ANTIQUES & FURNITURE - Lanterns, 1/2 gallon and 1 qt. measuring * * cans, 2 old 1 bu. (steel) grain baskets, child's old sleigh, wooden barrel * *churn, part of toilet set, school clock, umbrella stand, electric lamps, * *part sets of dishes, Royal Albert bowls and glass pieces, 2 sewing ma- * *chines, 1 new, part set silverware, pictures and frames, oil lamps, iron * * beds, painted brass bed, dressers, wash stand, drop leaf table, parlour it *table, 3 wooden blanket boxes, tool chest, round walnut table, high it *chair, pickle cruet, 8 piece dining room set, 6 leather seated chairs, ta- * bio and buffet, piano and bench, chesterfield and chair, small tables, * * old cabinet radio, round oak table and six feather seat chairs, arm * * chair, kitchen stool 2 refrigerators, rocking chairs, hall tree, plant * * stand, washing machine, crockinole board. *TOOLS, ETC. anvil, skid saw, battery charger, 2 grinders, garden and * farm tools, wall drill press, vice chain hist, electric motors, ice saw, drill * * bits, hedge trimmer, electric drills, wooden chisels, router kit, jig saw, * 'r electric solder gun. Numerous other articles not mentioned. * CASH OR CHEQUE: announcements sale day take Precedence over *previous printed material. Executors or auctioneers will not be held re- *sponsible for any aocidents on sale day. Lunch Booth. * Auctioneers Hugh Filson 666-0833 Fax 66e Tom Robson -0833 666-1967 * Denfield Ontario **********************************.�