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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-09-06, Page 2IERMESOAY. SEPTEMBER 9,1955 THE 6YINGHAMABVANCE-TIMES eSxK.f,:G, ,hw,. ,„,:,t..lu .w°LIau .J.:u,...TM..�........W'...:..«....•+.....�ua..:c...�+..w,.r: wJxac,.r.ka..w7:�a.�.f%..u�4,�.�4u" Results indicate water quality in township 15 satisfactory Continued from front page Even though none of the three hamlets have serious problems with well or surface water contam- ination due to septic system failure at the present time, a continuation of the poor maintenance of septic systems will lead to serious prob- lems. Boak said that generally good soil conditions in the hamlets have helped to prevent serious contami- nation of wells and environmental damage from septic system fail- ures. In an effort to make sure there is no well or surface contamina- tion the two students•came up with some personal recommendations. These 'included the mandatory pumping of septic tanks on a regu- lar basis, every three to five years; an intensive public awareness pro- gram for septic system and well. maintenance, and health and envi- ronmental concerns associated with septic system failure; and a similar future study could be con- ducted to follow up on the progress of the villages in septic • d 11 maintenance as systems an we well as monitor ground water and surface water quality. "Although these problems are not serious yet, they cannot •be overlooked," said Boak. She said that the results of the study indicated that 86.07 per cent of the wells in Fordwich were drilled wells, 8.96 per cent were dug wells and 5.97 per cent of the landowners weren't sure what type of well they had. In Oorrie, the results indicated that 75.88 per cent of the wells were drilled, 8.14 per cent were dug and 15.12 per cent of the land- owners were unsure as to what type of well they had. There was also one special case well in the hamlet. The results for Wroxeter indi- cated that 81.25 per cent of the wells were drilled, 7.81 per cent were dug, and 10.94 per cent of the landowners were unsure as to their well type. Boak said that between 75 and 85 per cent of the wells in the three hamlets are drilled. She added that dug wells are not as reliable as drilled wells, be- cause they are more easily con- taminated. Inglis said that 92.42 per cent of the drilled wells in Fordwich were uncontaminated, 3.03 per cent had surface water contamination and the same percentage were con- taminated through the septic sys- tem, and 1.52 per cent were con- taminated through the pipe. Of the dug wells in the hamlet, 16.67 per cent were uncontaminat- ed, the same same percentage were contaminated through the septic system, and two-thirds of the wells had contaminated surface' water. In Gorrie 85.45 per cent of the drilled wells were uncontaminated, while one-third of the dug wells were uncontaminated. There were 9.09 per cent of the drilled wells with contaminated surface and 33.33 per cent of the dug wells with contaminated surface water. In Wroxeter 76.60 per cent of the drilled wells were uncontami- nated and. 21.38 per cent had con- taminated surface water, which In - glis said was 'fairly high.' She noted that 40 per cent of the dug wells were uncontaminated and 20 per cent had surface water contam- inated, contaminated by the septic system, or there was no known , cause. Bob Worsell of the Huron County Health Unit said that most new wells are contaminated, just from construction process. The water from drilled wells should be tested at least two times a year, and the water from a dug well should be tested about four times a year. Worsell said that grey water - laundry and sink water -- should be treated before being disposed of. Even water softener should be put over a leeching pit. Two-thirds of the abandoned wells in Fordwich were properly closed, while 6.67 per cent were improperly closed and another 26.67 per cent were unknown. In Gorrie, 53.33 per cent of the abandoned wells were properly closed with one-third improperly closed. It was noted that. 13.33 per cent were unknown. In Wroxeter, 84.21 per cent of the abandoned wells were properly closed and 10.53 per cent of the wells were improperly closed. It was unknown if 5.26 per cent of the abandoned wells were closed properly or not. Boak said that abandoned wells should be properly closed because if they are not, they can provide a direct route to the ground water. Fifty of the septic systems in Fordwich had been cleaned in the past five years with the owners of 40 systems not sure when they were last cleaned. Over 60 of the more than 110 septic systems in Gorrie had been cleaned out in the past Live years. Forty-three of the 92 septic sys- tems in Wroxeter have been cleaned in the past five years. Boak said that 41.96 per cent of the systems in Fordwich are less than 20 years old and 38.39 per cent are over 20 years old. DHC discusses future of Bill 173 The Huron -Perth District Health Council (HPDHC) approved a let- ter to be sent to the Minister of Health, James Wilson, respecting long-term care for the district at its monthly meeting held Aug. 24 at the Westover Inn in St.Marys. It is understood that the new provincial government will not be implementing certain sections of Bill 173, namely, those which would have severely limited the . involvement of such- organizations as the Victorian Order of Nurses and the Red Cross, as'well as cer- tain labor adjustment provisions. The letter advises that the'DHC supports the government's deci- sion to proceed with refottn of the Long Term Care system which would lead to improved access, high quality affordable care, cost 'savings to go to front-line servic- es, consistency in eligibility re- quirements and equitable funding of services. The letter goes on to say that during the long term care planning process conducted to date, the DHC, through its committees in Huron and Perth, has adhered to Families gather for reunion GORRIE--Twenty-six descendants of the Scott, Galbraith and Arneil families met at the Gorrie United Church on Aug. 24 for fellowship and reminiscing. The event was co- ordinated by Rev. Jeff Hawkins and Caroline Young of California. Lunch and fellowship was en- joyed by all. Some attended from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Califor- nia and the local area. the values and beliefs expressed by the local communities: a grass roots approach; a client focused system; improved access and coor- dination; local accountability; building on local strengths and skills, promotion of collaboration, participation, consumer choice, flexibility, and an holistic, ap- proach to health care. The commit- tees are presently studying the re- sources being made available through Community Information Centres and local libraries: The minister is presently hold- ing consultations with long term care agencies from around the province to determine the further step to be taken. Locally, if read- ers have any questions or concerns about long term care, they may contact Shirley Jones, long term • care health planer for the DHC at 1-519-272-1480. The meeting also heard a talk by Dr. Susan Hamblyn, Medical Officer of Health for the Perth County Board of Health, who de- scribed the activities of the health unit. ' The health unit's concern is for the preventive care, the promotion of health and the health protection of the whole population of Perth County, within the resources avail- able to it. Dr. Tamblyn reminded her audi- ence that heart disease, cancer and stroke account for 60 per cent of all deaths, while injuries are the leading causes of death for people aged 1 to 44 years. The leading causes of premature death are can- • cer, injuries, and heart disease. About half of these could be pre- vented by controlling smoking, di- abetes, hypertension, elevated ser- um cholesterol, and alcohol abuse. r A Rural Water, Quality. Study eleased last April showed that 29 per cent of private wells tested had un gceptable levels of bacteria. The high immunization rate of school children successfully con- trols diseases like measles, mumps and rubella. Proper nutrition dur- ing childhood lays the groundwork for a healthy later life; poor eating leads to the very opposite. Looking to the immediate fu- ture, Dr. Tamblyn noted that fund- ing cutbacks, new directions in long term care and the need for more community/board of health/ DHC information exchange would occupy the Health Unit. The next meeting of the HPDHC will be Thursday, Sept. 28 in the board, room of the, South Huron Hospital, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Interested participants are welcome to attend this public meeting - List of Advertisers to be found in this week's WHITLEY--Greg and Kathy (nee Cook) announce the safe arrival of their twin boys, Kristan and Blaine, at the Barrie Hospital on July 27, 1995 and weighing 5 lbs., 9 oz. each. Proud grandparents are Bob and Pat Cook, Shelburne and Lloyd and Ellen Whitely of Avening. Happy great-grandparents are Lew- is and Verna Cook, Belgrave and Earl and Martha Heywood, Wing - ham. GREEN --Kevin and Debbie Green are excited to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter. Shaelin Stacey was born on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Listowel Memorial Hospital. Shaelin tipped the scales at 7 lbs., 4 oz. Proud grandparents are Larry' and Verna Hodgins and John and Arlene Green. BIRMINGHAM --Shirley Sallows of Wingham is pleased to announce the birth of her grandson, Nicholas Alfred John, on Saturday, Aug. 19, 1995, at 10:53p.m., weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz.. at Women's College Hospital, Toronto. Proud parents are Terry and Lisa (nee Sallows) of North York. iEATES--Bonnie and Steven Yeates of 53 Albert Street in Gorrie welcome Katie Jane to their family, a sister for Peter and Alesha. The new arrival came into the world on Aug. 24 at 11:49 a.m. at Wingham and District Hospital and weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz. AEBERHARD--Peter and Mari- anne Aeberhard of RR 1, Wroxeter, announce the arrival of Lucas, born Aug. 25 at Wingham and District Hospital and tipping the scales at 8 lbs., 1 oz. He is a wee brother for Nils and Dana. MILLER --Samuel and Barbara Audrey Bagley of Uxbridge is visiting with her cousin, Florence Dickison. Wellington and Isabelle Marks of Blyth visited with Hazel Griffith last Monday. She later accompa- nied them to visit Eileen Marks. The big yellow buses will be rolling again by the time this is in print. It is time to remind everyone Miller of RR 2, Auburn. are the to be careful and aware of their precious "cargo". Watch out for happy parents of a new baby girl, born Aug. 28 at Wingham and Dis- children entering or getting off bus trio Hospital. The new arrival es and for youngsters walking to weighed 9 lbs., 13 oz. and is a sis- school. We hope everyone has had ter for Robert, Martha, Elias, John - a very happy vacation. nv and Catherine. In Gorrie, one third of the septic systems are less than 20 years old and 43.41 per cent over 20 years old. In Wroxeter, 46.32 per cent of the septic systems are less than 20 years old and 32.63 per cent are over 20 years of age. Boak noted that there were higher bacteria levels in the water when the water was tested at loca- tions going into the hamlets than at locations going out of the ham- let. Only three tests were completed of the Maitland River, so there was no indication of sewage from the hamlets affecting the water. quality of the river. Boak said that municipal drains were not tested, but added that the Maitland Valley Conservation Ate- thorny tethorny (MVCA) does do limited testing. Worsell said there is a problem with the river water, but there is not one specific source. He added that everyone should take respon- sibility in cleaning the river up. Boak noted that they never got the same reading when they tested the same area more than once. ..,. �i�.�•�f, to �,,y .._ ^�: -�.�'.` .=��'rti"tr,�r--L_.rj'�C�s f :�:;ZyG `•�C, G �. •' -, c -.fes.._, � �ri1�';,.�_.� raemar Rettremextt Tentre Residential Building • All on one floor • Community oriented care centre • Health support services • Beauty and Barber Shop • Accommodation available • Caring, courteous & understanding staff WINGHAM 357-3430 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 1 If fl. She r.cinghum VIb4flcg:1nes All Wall Construction A. R. MacDonald Const. Askes Bros. Const. B&W Trailblazers Belgrave Co -Op Belgrave Variety Bell Mobility Bernard Computer Training Centre Braemar Brussels Agromart Brussels Livestock Brussels Transport J.R.'s Gas Bar CAMC Campbell Heating Service Canadian Agra Christmas & Country Coldwell Banker Cooks Elevators Cook, Paul Electric Cowan Printing Craig Hardwood Cullen Ghev-Olds Dauphin Feed & Supply Dave's Aluminum Doane Raymond Fear J.R. Apiaries Gibson's Men's Shop Goderich Power Sailing Squadron Homuth Optometrists Howick Homes Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Howson Feed & Supply Huron County Jake's Auction Service Keil Insurance Len Metcalfe Auctions Lucknow Arena Phase II Lyn Hoy Enterprises . Maitland Manor Nursery McGlynn, Bernie Lumber Mclntee Real Estate McFaddeNivMlppliance Service Meech's Martial Arts Miller, Allan R. Auctions Montgomery Mechanical Moran Mechanical Nixon, John Insurance Pennington, John D. Pletch Electric Phoenix of Huron Reid & Associates Rintoul, Brian Auctions Rintoul, Paul Gen. Contr. Rintoul Pools & Spas Sips N Nibbles Stitches By M.J. Steve Bearss Construction Town of Wingham Township of East Wawanosh Township of Morris Triple "F" Equestrian Valu Matt • Village of Brussels Ward & Uptigrove West Wawanosh Insurance Wingham Advance -Times Wingham Chiropractic Centre Wingham Golf & Curling Club Wingham Lions Club Wingham Mini Mart Wingham Minor Hockey Assoc. Wingham Nursery School Bell Mobility® zae� e e4 Make Bell Mobility Cellular Services in this area a reality by giving us your commitment! Gorrje, 335-3525 • Win ham, 357-2636 INSURANCE BROKERS (Wingham) Ltd. Listowel, 291-5100 Randy Burhow "INSURING TOMORROW TODAY" Wednesday. September 6 •"Using Computers in Your Genealogy" by Alison Lobb will be presented at the regular meeting of the Huron County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, Wednesday, September 6, 1995 at 7 30 p.m m the Huron County Pioneer Museum 110 North St. Goderich. Our Branch Library in the Log Cabin opens at 6:00 p m. on meeting nights Thursday, Septetnber 7 • Wingham Minor Hockey Registration, Wingham Arena, 7-9 p m & Sat Sept. 9, 9am -12 noon. • Belgrave Hockey Registration at Belgrave Arena, 7 • 9 p m. Friday. September 8 • Winghani Ironmen vs. Marton Wolves. Port Elgin Arena, 5 30 p m • Brussels Bulls tryouts, Seaforth Arena 7.30 p m. • Family Dance at the Bluevale Community Hall. Saber all September 9 • Wingham Ironmen vs Mount Forest Patriots at Listowel Arena, 730 p m • Brussels Bulls vs New Hamburg Spirit X13. Columbia ice Field, Waterloo, 7 p.m. • Sno Show sponsored by B&W Trailblazers Snowmobile Club; also Sunday noon - 5 p m • Belmore Dance Committee presents "The Summer Hummer", Belmore Community Centre, SS8 00 per person. Sund y. September la • Wingham Ironmen practice, Listowel, 12 noon. • Brussels' Bulls training camp. Seaforth Arena, 1 p m • Monday. S,Cplemherll • Wingham Fall Leisure & Recreation Fair Registration Day at Wingham Armouries, 273 Edward St , Behind Town Hall 7 - 9 p.m. • Euchre Party Bluevale Community Hall, 500 p m" •Auxiliary to Wingham & District Hospital annual fall tea at the home of Shirley Kaufman 85 Patrick St. E. Wingham 10-11 30 a m. and 1 30-3:30 p.m. •,f _ •'+• Sign IlitVet4 114,/ Wingham Fire Hall Friday Saturday Sunday Sept. 8th Sept. 9th Sept. 10`h 9am-5pm d. 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