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P O* i,- 3ODIRICH 8IOWAL-STAR,- THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1973
csuitty's rnunkipJitkspIit
on plumbing inspection plan
When the Huron County
Board of Health placed its
rsort 'before members of
r,.. County Council„last, Friday one
clause of. the page long sure-
mar,y_sparked considerable
debate. The Board asked coun-
cil to reinstate plumbing in-
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spection. s
On several occasions during
recentCounty Council sessions
this matter had been con-
sidered. As a result the Board
of Health, with, the co-
operation of Dr. Frank Mills,
Medical Officer of Health for
the County, made a detailed
study of the situation and poie-
,ted out to the council that at
' the present time, under by-law
58 of 1961, the county does
have authority to carry out
plumbing inspection.
"At the time, Dr. Evans was
Medical Officer of Health,"the
report noted, " the Board of
Health felt it necessary to cur-
tail plumbing inspection and
did so at a meeting on August
7, 1970, due to the lack of
staff.”
Following earlier discussions
on the matter the Board had
asked the municipalities -of the
county to comment on the
situation and after reviewing
these comments and 'con-
sidering the discussion that
took place at other sessions of
County Council and at the
Huron County Municipal Of-
ficers' Assocation meeting"
decided to make three recom-
mendations to County Council.
The Board -.recommended
that • 'plumbitrg-inspection- •be
reinstated in Huron.
It also recommended that
"authorization be granted by
County Council to engage an
administrator, one field worker
with the possibility of a second
worker at 'a later date, and a
secreta r_y,"
Boajd of Health further
recommended that the present
by, law (by-law 58 of 1961)be
updated • and submitted to
County Council at a later date
for endorsation.
The Board's report also
styessed that this department
would be "a separate function
and would not, necessarily be
under the jurdisuiction of the
Bdard of Health" but would
work in close co-operation with'
the Medical Officer of Health
and his related staff."
In their comments back to
the Board .of Health survey the
various municipalities of
Huron (Townships) were ap-
proximately divided equally in
their reaction to plumbing in-
spection' and the- proposal to
tarry it out: ,,✓✓
An accounting of the town-
ship reaction was attached' to
- the Board's report to County
Council. - - •
Ashfield opposed plumbing
inspection noting -that 1h -6Y -felt
more information was needed.
They added they were not op-
posed to the, inspection but felt
that the cost of administration
would be more thanhe
estimated $40,000.
Colborne favored the idea
ming that the repairing and
ewing of existing appliances
should be left exempt though
and that -a fee should be stated
for septic tank inspections. ,
Goderich Township approved
in principle the plumbing in-
,.spection scheme at the Coupty
( level but added that before for-
mal approval would be given
there "must be better detail ass
to what all is entailed and bet-
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ter classification of .licence
qualifications_o>;.-.else complete
deletion of plumbing licence
requirements." -
Grey noted it would be in-
terested in a County inspection
if the Township by-law could--
'be enforced. - '
The Township of Hay noted
that it had its own by -laws -and
its own inspectors and opposed
the idea:
Howick supported the
suggestion of plumbing inspec-
tion. McKillop noted its
oposition to the scheme.
...Hullett went against the idea.
saying that it -was too inef-
ficient and expensive under the
present proposal.
Morris favored the proposal
but noted that inspection
carried out five years ago under
a program operated by the'
Health Unit was quite
satisfactory.
Stanley did not support the
suggestion saying that inspec-
tion on a County basis would
be very difficult to finance with
rural and urban areas oh the
same basis.
Stephen opposed the
proposal noting, "We prefer to
have County septic tank and
weeping tile bed inspection,
also roughing -in plumbing
water test inspection on
residential and commercial
buildings and the applicant pay
the inspection costs not ex-
ceeding, $15.00
Tuckersmith -gave its support
but added that - certain
minimi lumbing and
building 'costs be set prior to
requirement of a -pert- it'`They-
suggested $100' for plumbing
and $300 for building.
Usborne was opposed noting
"the .t, council can forsee un- ,
necessary delays".
Clinton town council were
not in favor of the by-laws as
previously presented. "A few;
possibly, but not, many kin see
merit in inspection but ,,they
seem unwilling to accept this
on 'a County basis," the reply „
noted,i '
Exeter
gave its approval
"with reservations".'
The town of Goderich said it
„would "consider plumbing in-
spection on a .County basis".
Bayfield. . agree ,'zin. principle
`bub not ti Ja .«. fees
' in the' nt
pregeorm.'_ •.
B4ussels was in agreement
but noted that they felt the
County),,, rates would be too
costly. ,
Hensall council felt it would
be too expensive and it would -
require more than two inspec-
tors to police --the work properly
on a County basis.'
Zurich was in - agreement
rioting that building and plum-
bing-inspection.should ap-
plicant to all rural and urban
buildings. -
'Without adding further com-
ment East Wawanosh suppor-
ted . the proposal*, West
Wawanosh opposed it as did
Wingham while Blyth gave the
idea its 'support. , The mixed reaction to the
Board of , Health's proposal -
shown in .the survey sub-
mission& was also- evident as
members of County Council
debated the board' -s request for
approval at 'last Friday's
meeting.
Costs andthe administration
_set - up of the proposed ,new
department brought the 'most
opposition with debate cen-
tering around cost distribution
and -th. no.ei to oaf' •n •
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pletely new department rather
than incorporating a plumbing
inspector with the present
Health Unit. '
"'After.' about 20 minutes of
discussion the report was tur-
ned back to the board of Health
"for further • study" by the
council members.
One, part of the Board's
report -was approved however.
Effective June 25, the date of
the last Board of Health
meeting, the. Board established
a policy that when overtime
calls by health inspectors were
made at the request of a cob -
tractor or property owners, -a
rate of $10 per hour is to be
charged to the, - person
requesting the inspection.. '
In reviewing the accouts of
the Health Unit the Board had
noted that on a number of oc-
casions public health inspectors
were being requested to make
inspections in the evenings and
on weekends. This had .resulted
in additional cost t the County
since over time had to be paid
the staff members involved.
Council supported the.
Board's new policy.
Cottagers .
meet at .
reunion
Sunday .July 1, the cottagers
of Bluewater Beach- Celebrated-
- their -50th , Anniversary 1923-
1973, with a Garden; Party on
Miss Salkeld's lawn. -Iv
The - weather was ` perfect,
-Lake Huron with the white sail
boats just over the way.
Mrs. 'Harold Butcher, of
Stratford and Mrs. Donald
Youngblut of London poured
the_coffee. The table centre was
red roses, from one cottager's
garden. •; .. .
Mrs. Stew Geddes of London
was in . charge* of the Guest
Book. b
Four persons , who we
present 50 years ago attended
`-Mrs.; M.G. Rowed, Miss Laura
Salkeld, Earl Westbrook and
Geo Parsons
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;-Much tixn.e vwras.apent looking
over, the _guest books
Blue Bird Tea Shop of any
years back.
Recre:
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Action
Recr-e/action_.has_begun
teraction program . with the
patients at the Goderich
Psychiatric Hospital.
Every Monday and Tuesday
people interested in playing
baseball or volleyball travel,
Out to the hospital to compete -
against the patients. In-
terested? Call us "at: 4-2561.
If you are one, ,of.the,..infinite
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number of cyclists in town, we
have good 'news for you. The
Ontario Cyclist Association has
agreed to hold clinics here on
racing, - touring, and , main-
tenance. The date has not yet
been' finalized. •
Two aquatic sports are being -
revived in Goderich. If you like
water polo or racing all you
have to do is sign. up at our of=
fires or at the pool.
DUKUNP(fl'N'JOJE!
By 014, Blake
111.1111111MOOMMIIIIMMIlli'
Dominion Day, July -1, 1973,
will long be remembered as a,
beautiful day, especially so
because of . the visit of the
Queen and Prince Philip
among .the peoifle in yatious
parts of Canada. _
The annual Memorial Ser-
vice at Dungannon cemetery
was well attended and many
expressed their thanks for those
responsible for al'l, - the
arrangements, and message in
Word - and song: Collection
amounting to ,$191.00 will be
used toward the maintenance
of the grounds.
Eldon McClenaghan was
home for the weekend from
Windermere:,
Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Durnin,
Toronto, renewed acquaintan-
ces here and at Crewe Friday
`and Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald
'McKenzie returnedPSunday af-
ter a week's holiday in Miami,
Florida where they attended
the Lions' Convention.
Little Darlene Stirling of
Thamesfor d has been
„holidaying with her grand-
parents,. Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Irvin.
Mr. and Mrs:William Kraul,
London, Ontario are spending
two weeks at their cottage at
the Nine Mile River flats, Ash-
field township in, Reid's
sideroad as it is familiarly
known. - -
Mrs. Warren Zinn and Paull-
are on a two-week motor trip to
Manitoba accompanying the
-former's-parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Douglas Graham of Lucknow
-Mrs. T.._ Anderson of
Toronto called on friends
Goderich-- Dungannon and
Lucknow this weekend and at-
tended the Memorial Cemetery
Service on " Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Kilpatrick, • and Grant, of
Wingham also Mr. and Mrs.
Russell Button, and children,
Tammy and Chad, of 'Barrie
- visited the former's sister, Mrs,
^ Cecil' $lake and Barbara, on
Sunday: •
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blake and
Becky of Galt-Cambridge'spent
the holiday w.ee'kend at their
parents homes here and in
Goderich.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Eedy
Mississauga ' also Mr.' and
Mrs. Bob Ott and Matthew
Kitchener visited this weekend
with Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Eedy
and Martha. '
Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Comfort
of St. C Catharines ' spent
several days in the village in
their motor home.
Bill Wiggins is happy to be -
home again and free of the hic-
coughs. ,-
Mrs. Bert Wiggins of Brant-
ford visited Mr. and Mrs. Parky
Wiggins and Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Wiggins on Sunday.
A graduation banquet for the
grade eight students and
parents and friends was held
,Tuesday evening at the
Brookside school. ' - -
Congratulations are extended
to the graduates and to the'
award winners. Read the ac-
count in their School Report.
School is out and many of
the older children from public
schools have found light "jobs"
for, the' summer months. This is
fortunate - because -"Satan finds
,some .. mischief still fpr idle
hands to do!" We hope all"have
a- happy holiday.
Miss`,-. Rosemary Eedy and
Bill Gardner of Stratford ispent
the weekend at the former's
home with 1VIr:-and Mrs -Ross
Eedy.
'Mr. and Mrs. Fred Young .
• visited last Friday evening with,
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BLUEWATER RADIO FIELD DAY
ia-m--•oper--€!---tOrS
gave field day
Favored by excellent weather
W the Bluewater -Radio Club held
another successful field day on
the weekend of June 23 at the
farm of James R. Cooper, RR 4
Clinton. Jim has had his .call
sign, VE3CR, since 1924 and
this was chosen by the members
for the call sign to be used for
this emergency station. -
Club members are Goderich
ar ,d ,Clinton area residentS,, ac-
tive in the hobby of Ham radio
-operation. Members taking past ,
in the exercise this ---year were'--
. from Clinton, Goderich, Grand
-"sena an a wingham with
cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Percy visitors' dropping by to see the
Maclwain,•- from Freeport,- the
event in progress.
Bahamas, who are holidaying
With Mr. and Mrs.' Sonny' An-
drew Moore in Goderich.
Dungannon UCW hear
RN of :hospital. work
The , regular, -_.meeting of
Dungannon' °U. .W._ was hiR1'
�'I uesdax�"�ir3�'"fie "
church-
basement.
hurchbasement.
Mrs. K. Dawson was appoin-
ted Secretary for the meeting.
Roll call was answered by
naming*, your first Sunday
School Teacher- by 15 members
and one -visitor. The treasure,rr7s
report was given_by Mr's. C:
McClenaghan prepared by Mrs.
H.' Altod. Several -thank you
notes ....rea t es_well as minutes.
Mrs. Hasty'thanked—the
.ladies who had .helped ' and at-
tended the day at summer
school and also those Who had
gone, to Kingsbridge.
It was decided to cater to two
--weddings_.one7in--July and one
in September. It was also
decided to arrange a -noon fun
cheon to follow anniversary
service September 16.
,The worship serve was
taken by Mrs. Jack, Alton and
Mrs. Ivan Rivett.'
Mrs. C. McClenaghan in-
troduced the gue§t speaker.
Miss Mildred McClenaghan
R -N from ,. Goderich
Psychiatric Hospital, who spoke
on aims, objectives and general
care, and treatment of patients.
There are eight wards dealing
withall phases of mentel;.
d' illness: There`are 230*beds with
* a large outpatient department._
Question and answer period
proved very inforthative.
. Miss McClenaghan asked
,that.. U.C.W. `members become
, more involved `in volunteer
worK with these patients.
Mrs. Ivan Rivett thanked the
:speaker and presented her with
a gift from the U.C.W. '
Mrs. C. McClenaghgn closed
with the benediction t Look -Up .
anti--..IVWorship'- prepared . and
presented - by Mrs:
McClenaghan for the recent
Presbyterial•Ececutive meeting.
The:merribers were grateful for
this - presentation of slides,
voice' and music to close our
meeting, Y
A' ontest for the evening was
conducted - by Mrs. , Laverne
Pentland.
A.dainty lunch was served by
Mrs;�,J.C. Drennan and Mrs.
Leonard Reed.
eet
uresis otnisin i lit th• School 'hi Go rich Rove
been dojo *y ,::4hE -rs freshing waters- .ot the Judith
*sednrhrrn+;alii el 4wlrlls taking nerlmmlng frons. the .past
hoe M felts lit `t0. ebsut fl students owe Involved. Nin on
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. ... � w, r r ..e...M..a ,...M+ u v r .�A t..n.+, � r'.Ibt�w� w, .H • xqu- +R ..�A,�-:l.
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the desk . keeping tri fore collates ars lett to -right: Mrs.
Audrey► Barlow a Washer et the school, Miry-IIIsn McGill an
Instructor, and Tat grebe* pool supervisor. (*tuft Photo),
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PORI ALBERT'
Mrs. Mervin - ges on
Friday attender the graation
of her gra 4 daughter K : on
Hodges fro School of Nursing
at Stratford Hospital.- The
graduation was at Central'
United Church. -
Dan Livingston of London
visited with Mr, and Mrs. Gord
Martin' on weekend. Mrs.
Livingston is a patient in Vic-
toria Hospital. London.,
On Sunday July 8 at 3 p.m:
.the annual memorial service
will •. be . at , Po -t Albeit
Cemetery Lunch will be ser-
ved .-in basement of Christ
Anglican church after the ser-
vice. -
Mrs. Harry Williams of Sar-
nia visited with Mr. and Mrs.
George Williams ,last week.
Mr. and . Mrs. Ken Alcock,
Carolyn, Pam and ,Angela of
Goderich_ _are __holidaying,_, ___-_in
-Dartmouth, Nova Scotia,' with
R.C.M.P. and Mrs. Keith Trail
who moved there one year ago
from London.
Visitors with. Mrs. Archie
Grtnier o�yr the weekend were,
Mr. • and Mri Al Meader and
Ron; Mr. and Mrs. Larry More;
David More and Miss Barbara
Morale, all from Warren Mich:;
Mr. and Mrs.'"John -More; and
Mr. and Mrs. }toward Webb of
St. Catharines.,
- Four amateur stations were
set 'up independent of hydro
power "and were operated from
2:00 p.m. Saturday to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday with contact being
made with other portable
stations as far away as Texas.
Bruce McCreath, of
p'
�Goderich, wathe co•o
rdinr
of the event under the het
eye of Bob Pattison, VEN
of Goderich, -the president
the - club.
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Proceeds -for 'maintenance of perk
Contributions gratefully received — clothing, furniture; an.
tiques, jewellery, glass and chinaware, kitchenware, books,
toys youname it! -
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