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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-11-06, Page 10km Advance -Tines, Thurs., November 6, 1975 Lmeer gives some tips e energy in home Stiliving energy, and at the same .saving money, starts irk the bore, according to an engineer at the . Ontario Agricultural College's School of Engineering. "A thorough check of your home for potential energy - wasting areas can result in the homeowner saving money in the long run," Prof. J. Pos said. "Loose -fitting doors and win- dows, large window expanses, improper insulation and poor ventilation all tend to increase energy consumption through heat losses in a home." Repositioning the stops around windows will often take care of cold • air drafts, while still allowing the windows to slide properly. Warped doors should be replaced and weather stripping should be checked for effective- ness or added to the bottom of exterior doors. Large expanses of Single -glass windows can also be a source of energy loss because of their ability to allow heat to escape. The engineer suggests that doors and windows be equipped with storm windows to reduce the heat loss. Homeowners should either have storm doors made to fit their patio doors or use a thermal lining on the back of . window draperies. Insulators like fiberglass batts and some of the mineral wool blankets are popular because they're economical, but the newer expanded plastic boards are even more efficient. Both of these are good for homes under construction, or when new ad- ditions are made. But in older homes, another approach must be taken. There are several commercial firms that will blow insulation into the walls of an existing house. Becuase the frames of these homes may have been built with firestops and cross -braces that can prevent insulating material from, filling the wall area, it takes a reputable firm to ensure proper application of blown insulation. In the attic, every precaution should be taken to ensure a uniform thickness over the entire surface, between the framing members and especially around the eaves. Vermiculite or some other type of granular, loose fill is the ideal insulating material. Floor areas over unheated crawl spaces should be insulated with fiberglass batts or, equivalent insulation material. Rubber -backed carpets are not nearly as effective an insulator as a two-inch batt. For basement floors, Prof. Pos suggests laying down 3/4 -inch plastic foam boards, then a layer of 1/4 -inch plywood on top, with the joints staggered to prevent damage to the foam board. Then carpet the finished floor. "There's also a tremendous heat loss in expelling heated air. For every cubic foot of air discharged, you lose .18 BTU per degree of temperature dif- ference," he said. In many homes, this heat loss occurs through the chimneys of fireplaces. If a fireplace is being used as a heat source, he recommends that it be checked to ensure it has been constructed properly and that dampers can be closed tightly to save on heating. a Huron council will test Essex procedure plan By Shirley J. Keller The Huron County restructur- ing committee chaired by War- den Anson McKinley is planning` a. public information meeting for Clinton on Wednesday, Novem ber 19 at 8 p.m. The purpose of , the meeting is to exchange ideas -on improving local government in Huron County. If the meeting is found to be Worthwhile, similar meetings would also be planned for other areas of the county. The -committee reported a visit to Essex County where there are 41 members of the council. Huron has 45 members of county council... It was reported that in the Essex system, all business is brought before the entire council by a report from the department head, rather than first being dealt with in committee. "They do, of course, have the statutory committees, roads and homes for the aged, but these committees meet during alternate sessions of council rather than in between sessions," said Warden McKin- ley. "Thee do establish commit- tees from time to time to deal With specific projects." Meetings of Essex County Council are held every third Wednesday of the month. Agen- das, including all reports and recommendations are sent out to the members of council one week in advance of the sessions. "They claim that under this system, council members are better informed," said Warden McKinley, "dealing with all matters in council, rather than becoming knowledgeable only of the work of a particular commit- tee." A modified version of the sys- tem was recommended for trial in some Huron County commit- tees for a period of time. This was approved by council after some discussion. During the debate of the road committee report earlier, in which a decision regarding road crew salaries was disputed by council, the value of committees was questioned. _There was some discussiofl 3tirro`dinding • the' need for committees where there is no authority to make decisions. While county councillors are reluctant to make changes to another system, the decision was reached to attempt the Essex method for some committees. Under the system, agendas and a complete resume of matters to be discussed at committee, will go out to members prior to the committee meeting. • A - subcommittee to review the 1975 Huron County Recreation Study has been named by the development committee. It com- prises Warren Zinn, Frank Cook, Warden Anson McKinley, Mich- ael Dymond and Jim McKinl who will represent the recr ion directors of the county, nd Spence Cumming, Huron's 'de- velopment officer. In other business, the develop- ment committee recommended that no grant be made to the Huron Power Plant Committee. A letter from Adrian Vos noted that some . costs have been in- curred by the HPP committee to date totalling about $100. "The crucial time will be hear- ings by the Porter Commission scheduled for early fall," stated the letter. "We expect that this will be a more costly period. Your contribution in money as well as in input will be greatly appre- ciated." Mr. Vos said the 20 member groups feel that progress is being made in blocking Ontario Hy- dro's plans in Huron County. DRYCLEAN NOW Winter Coats &Jackets and Snowmobile Suits READIVIAll CLEANERS AND MEN'S WEAR Witeam 357-1242 THE BAKELAAR GIRLS presented a delightful trio rendition of "You've Been Left Be- hind as their act in the Belgrave Women's Institute variety concert last Tuesday. The three talented sisters are Cathy, Joanne and Mary. Ti ,S'At'f tb E1ttT* RTA IN E D visit rt at thee' Bbl§tgVe-Wt1neh's Institute variety cance'rt. last Tuesday with three songs, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Freda Johnston. Sarah Lougheed, Sheila Anderson and Kelly Lougheed sang "Four Strong Winds", "This Land Is Your Land" and "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You". Huron teachers say Russia strongly emphasizes sports Two Huron Board of Education teachers who spent three weeks this fall attending a physical fit- ness seminar in Russia told board members of their experiences ,Monday afternoon. Ron McKay, principal of Hensall Public School, and Bill Weber of the physical education department of Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton said the priorities in Russian sports were much dif- ferent than in Canada. McKay said, "Their big priority is on winning in Inter- national sports competition. We have been fortunate to compete on their level and stay close in recent years. I would say in three years a National Hockey league team wouldn't win a game against the Russian national team." Russian youngsters get twice as much time in school physical education as Canadian boys and girls. McKay said the emphasis on gymnastics is on the seven, eight and nine year old children. All levels spend about 78 hours per year on the various activities while in Huron County the aver- age time is about 35 hours. The school year in Russia is broken into three terms with a month's holiday after each term. To make up some of the extra holiday time they go to school six days per week. Physical education is a com- pulsory subject throughout Russian schools. Pupils showing promise in a particular sport are encouraged to attend a school speicalizing in that particular activity. Good athletes from the various schools are then en- couraged to attend sport board- ing schools. Outstanding com- petitors from the boarding schools are sought by the various sports clubs. The two Huron men said bid- ding among the five or six top sports clubs in the Soviet Union is keen for promising international athletes. They listed the sports clubs as Dynamo, Locomotive, Red Army, Spartak and Burevestnick . The emphasis on teacher train- ing and sports coaches is also very high. They have 23 institu- tions to prepare specialists and 84 faculties at teacher colleges. Physical education is ranked third in priority in Russia, behind language and mathematics. In North America, P.E. is ranked somewhere from 12th to 14th. Chess is taught at the univer- sity level and is considered very important for athletes to develop tactical techniques. Individual coaching is carried out in most sports. Bill Weber said, "In most activities there is one coach for every three ath- letes and in tennis it is one to one. Every apartment building has a physical education instructor." The Clinton teacher went on to say, "I was impressed with the great degree of specialization and their scientific methods. Each sport has its own gymn." APPROVE FIELD TRIPS Three school field trips were approved Monday. About 25 members of the South Huron Dis- trict High School junior Outers Club will be leaving Friday for a three-day stay at the Gord Johns farm, north of Wingham. Superintendent R. B. Allan said this is an initial junior Outers trip to put to practical use activity period learning in proper cloth- ing, cooking, camping and canoe- ing. Approximately 130 South Huron History students will be travelling by bus to Ottawa on November 13 to acquire a greater knowledge and understanding of Canada's political system and an appreciation' of the nation's capital. REJECT MILEAGE H1'KE A recommendation by the Huron County Board of Educa- tion Chairman's Advisory Com- mittee to increase the mileage rate for members and employees to 18 cents per mile was defeated. The current rate paid for use of members' and employees' pri- vately owned vehicles is 15 cents per mile. Trustee John Elliott of Blyth was the first to oppose the pro- posed increase saying, "With other negotiations going on I don't think this is the time for an increase. There have been no recent increases in costs. Gaso- line prices, at least in our area, have remained steady." Agreeing quickly was trustee BI ZGR4Vg - - The .W1 H li was.the scene last Tuesday ni8ht of a very successful variety con- cert, Mrs. William Coultes, wel- comed. ,everyone present, and turned the program over to the master of cerennonles, Gary Hop- per. Piano solos were played by Misses Ruth and Joan Higgins and Donna Higgins. The Bake- laar sisters, Cathy, Joanne and Mary, entertained with two musi- cal numbers. This was followed - by three nulmbers by thetrio of Kelly and Sarah Lougheed and Sheila Anderson. Marnie Walsh'$ piano solos were followed by two numbers by a new group called Gemini, which comprised Craig Brydges on the drums; Dean Campbell and Ken Marks on guitars. The five Coultes sisters, Janice, Joanne, Karen, Andrea and Alison, sang two numbers . and they were followed Iy Alison Roberts who accompanied her- self on the guitar. Miss Sheila Anderson then favored the audience with two numbers on the piano and Dianne Scott accompanied herself for two numbers. Miss Alison Roberts then played two numbers on the piano and she was followed by the Charlie Thomas. He added, "Any increase would have to be justi- fied •by actual increases. in operating costs." Director of Education John Cochrane told board members the average rate paid to Province of Ontario employees is 171 cents per mile. Trustee John Westbrooke added, "I learned today that the County of Huron pays 17 cents per mile or $60 per month and 12 cents per mile." The matter is being referred to the management committee for further study along with pro- posed increases for board operated school buses and bus contractors. Damages minor in accidents Group, Gemmt for their se011d appealrallce., girls' quartette ccInPrising Doreen Taylor, Doreen Ander- $011, i allelda Lamont' and Janice Coulees were well received.. 4 skit, "Good Dog Rags", closed the program and those taking part were Dwight Lamont, Scott Lougheed, Howard Roberts, Glen Nixon, Wayne Cook, Marjorie Nixon and Janice Coultes. Mrs. Leslie Bolt then thanked everyone for taking part, es- pecially Mrs. George Johnston who had accompanied the girls' trio, the. Coultes Sisters and the girls' quartette. • WINGHAM BODY SIlOP Complete Collision Repairs and Painting Towing Service Radiator Cleaning and Repairs SID ADAMS Proprietor WINGHAM, ONT. Res. 357-1171 Bus. 357-1102 . OCCIDENTAL LIFE INSURANCE Term protection at low cost - Individual Protection - Partnership Insurance, Sale Proprietor Insurance - Mortgage Insurance - Corporate Insurance HERBERT DIRSTEIN, LISTOWEL, ^ 291.3372 (Intended for last week) The Wingham Police Depart- ment reported three accidents last week. On Oct. 21, a car owned by Albert Rintoul of 83 Carling, Terrace struck a parked vehicle owned by William C. Butler of RR 1, Arva. The accident occurred on Josephine Street and,resulted in an estimated $300 damage. A parked car owned by James Beattie of 208 John Street East was struck by an unknown vehicle on Oct. 25, resulting in minor damage. The accident occurred on Diagonal Road. Any- one witnessing the accident is asked to contact the Wingham Police Department. On Oct. 27 a minor accident was investigated at the F. E. Madill Secondary School parking area where a car owned by Zora Coulter of 64 John St. was in colli- sion with a parked vehicle owned by Vern Clark of Sanderson Street, Wroxeter. Estimated damage was $50. The Wingham Police Depart- ment also reported four investi- gations under the Criminal Code, resulting in three persons charged; five charges under the Liquor Control Act; three High- way Traffic Ad charges; and two juveniles investigated for shop- lifting and returned to their parents. Why Pay, 'axe if. you don't hove You n wast ,pay some lax;. but 'probably Tess than you think The government allow,: aoY era! methods ®1 rad.4c.ing taxes. one of which is the Income Averaging Annuity. Certain types of income. can be used to buy Stash an annuity, and the am.ountQf the �. purchase can be deducted O from your total income before taxes. . Give us a cull. Find out It you have to pay ail that tax. Wayne M. Chandler R.R. 4, Brussels 887-6021 Illiedtea SYNDICATE LIMITED The Moneybullders THE BASE FACTORY OUTLET "The Store That Saves You More Was a tremendous success. We are now Clearing Out the Remaining Merchandise at further Savings to you. MEN'S --SIZES 33-40 BOYS- SIZES 10-18 WINDBREAKERS & SPORT JACKETS $'I oo EACH MEN'S SIZES 37-42 TOP COATS MEN'S -SIZES 36 - 4o O[1D SUIT COATS maiii? SIZES 28-34 NTS MEN'S SHIRTS. & PYJAMAS BOYS - SIZES 7-18 PANTS BOYS SHIRTS ODDS & ENDS • PAIR 5OCEACH 5OCEACH HOURS FOR 1 FIRE SALE MERCHANDISE ONLY _. Fri. Nov. 7 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Sat. Nov, 8 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. EARL BERSCHT OUR SEWING MACHINE EXPERT FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOV. 7 & 8 Mr. Earl Berscht wilt be at our store for demonstrations and repairs from 5 p.m. Friday November 7 till 6 p.m. Saturday,. November 8. Come in and ask for a demonstration on any of our brands such as Bernina, Omega, Universal, Domestic, Morse, Brother machines, and others. We do accept trade ins. We have a Targe selection of good used trade ins - such as Elna, Kenmore, Singer, Viking, White, and many other makes. All used machines sold by us are fully reconditioned and guaranteed. BASE FACTORY OUTLET Highway 4 - South of Clinton at Vanastra "The Store that Saves You More" on MEN'S—BOYS—LADIES—GIRLS & BABY WEAR YARD GOODS— FURNITURE—MATTRESSES— PAINT—SEWING MACHINES -SMALL APPLIANCES—LAMPS STORE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Closed