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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1954-09-17, Page 1' 4,17'n0.0Ar'4 '„. este f•Ai,1 rel ' • t ,(' Ninety -Fifth Year Whole Number 4523 • bliss S. 1. McLean Dies Suddenly; Teacher 41 Years Miss Sara Mabee McLean, only slaughter ef the late M. Y. McLean, long time editor of The Huron Ex- positor, died •suddenly in Scott Memorial Hospital here Thursday morning. She was in her 87th year Her passing followed a fall which :she had sustained at her resi- dence, Goderich St. West, earlier that morning, and in which her wrist was fractured. Removed to hospital, she passed away an hour later. Mies McLean, the eldest in the family of the late, M. Y. McLean and Jennie Smith, was born in Cornwall in Confederation year, 1867. The following year her par- ents moved to Seaforth, where her father and uncle had purchased The Expositor, and since that time be has been a resident of the town. Following graduation from Sea - forth schools, she attended Alma College and Toronto Normal School. For a time she was on the staff di Tbe Expositor. Fol- lowing a year spent in England at the turn of the century, she at- tended special courses in kinder- garten work at Toronto Normal School, and in 1910 she began her teaching career in charge of the kindergarten department of the Seaforth Public School. She con- tinued on the staff for more than 40 years, until her retirement in 1951. Her long years of teaching were recognized in 1952 when she was made a life member of the JOntario. Aefurther honor was her Womeit Teachers Federation of tselbction to officiate on the occa- sion of the opening bf the new public school a year ago. Particularly gifted in her ability to convey living impressions, to young minds, several generations of Seaforth students will recall the stories they heard as children from her lips. Among her greatest plea- sures were the occasions when former pupils visited or wrote her and recalled their kindergarten -days. Throughout her life she was ac- tive in the work of First Presbye terian Church. of which she was a member. Following in the foot- steps of her aunt, the late Mar- garet McLean, she began teaching the primary class in the church Sunday School neatly -60 years ago. Each Sunday since then she has conducted the class, and last Sunk day, as usual, was present at Sun- day School. She served in various capacities in the organizations of the church, particularly in the Barbara Kirk- man Auxiliary. She was a lite member of the Women's Mission- ary Society of the church. Active in town groups, at the time of her death she. was a mem- ber of the Seaforth Puiblic Library Board. The body is resting at the G A. Whitney Funeral Home, and fun- eral services, conducted by her minister, Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, will be held. Saturday afternoon, at 2 p.m., in First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Maitlendbank Cemetery. Ist..0, 444 . „ , • t• • • •t. . • • SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1954 PASSES SUDDENLY Miss Sara Isabel McLean, who .passed away suddenly Thursday morning, in her 87th year, The daughter of the late eeedeee- -vein ' M. Y. McLean and Jennie Smith, she taught kindergar. ten in Seaforth Public School for more than 40 years. District People In Hpspital After Weekend Crashes Five earwig were injured when a car and truck collided head-on Saturday night at the crest of a hill on the Bayfield -Varna road. Taken to Clinton hospital were Donald McGregor, 21, R.R. 5, Clin- ton, driver of the car; Bruce Mar- shall, Clinton, driver of the truck, who suffered head and chest. in- juries and was later transferred to Victoria Hospital, London; Mr. and Mrs, Murray Lovett, Clinton, and Joyce Dale, Londesboro, who suf- fered cuts and abrasions and were later released. Provincial Constable Jack Par- kinson, Goderich, investigated. Car Rolls Over Pat Feagan, Wingham, travelling north from Seaforth, missed a curve two and a half miles from Seaforth early Sunday, spun off the road, hit a. hydro pole 'and landed upside down in a ditch. The late model car was exten- sively damaged, but- Feaganeescap- ed serious injury. Dr. J. A. Gor- will, who attended the injured man and had him removed to Scott Memorial Hospital, said his injur- ies were bruises, a shaking up and minor cuts. Huron Juniors in Competition for Plowmen Prizes Everything in Readiness for Fair; 11 That Is Needed Is FineWeather All that is needed to make Sea- forth's 109th Fall Fair the best in a long series of good fairs is the weather, according to fair officials. This year the fair extends Over three days, September 23, 24, 25. While comrpittees which have been at work over many months pla ing the various events, are sti at work completing last min- ute details the programs, that have been arranged, make certain there will be no idle moment -s. at the fair. Opening on Thursday when in- door exhibits will be judged, the entertainment ,that day will fea- ture a concert in the arena in the evening. Numbers by district en- tertainers will augment a program being presented by the Keppo fam- famed acrobatic troupe As in /past years, Seaforth Chamber'. of Commerce is co-operating and is sponsoring a merchants' and manu- facturers' display in the arena. De- mands for space are heavy, and according to Mervin Nott, who heads the C. of C. committee in charge, there will be an arena Lull of interesting displays. The official opening takes place Friday afternoon, when Gordon Bennett, former Hul'on agricultur- Death. Claims Mrs. Paul Doig The sudden death occurred early Saturday evening at her home in Tuckersmith of Mae C. McGeoch, wife of Paul Doig, in her 59th year. Widely known to a host of friends throughout the district, her passing evinced general regret among the mane to whom she lied been an unselfish friend and help- er. Always cheerful and ready to assist either individuals or com- munity. efforts, she gave unstinting- ly of her time. The daughter of the lateide and Mrs. Samuel McGeoch, she was born in Egmondville. Following attendance at local schools, she was a student at Stratford Busi- ness College and for a number of years was employed at the Canada Furniture .Manufacturing Co. plant here. She is survived by her husband and four sons,' Eric, Roderick .and Robert, at home, 'and Kenneth, of Perth, Scotland. She is also sur- vived by two brothers, Roy, of Eg- mondvile, and Rae T., of Toronto, and by three grandbhildren. Active in women's organizations, she le a past pre6ident of the Sea - forth Women's Institute. A writer of note, she was a frequent con- tributor to The Huron Expositor. At the time of her death a story written.By her, "Tile Keeper of the Trees." is running serially in The Empoeitor. She was particularly in- terested in recording the early his- tory of the district and sought every opportunity to add to her knowledge of events df the early days. She was a member of Egmond- ville United Church, and her min - later, Rev. W. E. Milroy, conducted runeral services at the Whitney Funeral Hosfle on Tuesday after- noon. The mass of floral tributes and the large attendance at the service indicated the high regard in which she was held. Interment followed in Egraoncl- ville cemetery. The pallbearers were Harry Chesney, El:" P. Ches- ney, Rayniond Nott, John Mode - land, Robert Archibald, .and Robert Tyndall. Flowerbearers were John Oldfield, Albert Biker, Norman MaeLeate Victor Lee, Allan Nieh- Oleen. and William Leybiwn. • Lorne Ballantyne, R.R. 3, Exe- ter, was top plowman in the Hur- on Junior plowing match, held Sat- urday. With 19 entries, the com- petitions were held at the farm of Gordon McGavin, in McKillop. The event was sponsored joitt- ly be the North and. South Huron Plowmen's Associations. Mr. Bal- lantyne topped the 21 -year -and -un- der class for two -furrow drag plows. .Placing second wits John M,eGavin, R.R. 2, Walton, with Ken Canipbell, R.R. 1, Dtiblin, third, • and Jim Clark, R.R. 5, Goderich, Neil McGavin, R.R. 2, Walton, placed first in the 19 -years -and -un- der class for senior high school students, followed by Donald Dodds, R.R. 1, Seaforth; John Buchanan, RR. 3, Goderich, and .Jack Crozier,all.R. 2, Seaforth. Don Perrie, ' Brussels, topped eight competitors in the 16-years- and-underclass, with Andrew Patrick, R.R. 2, Walton, placing second; Don Tremeer, R.R. 2, Kip - pen, third, and Don McMurray, R.R. 4, Wingham, fourth. -Others competing were: Erne. Coleman, B.R. 3, Seaforth; Rcibert Dobson, Kirktone John Alexatider, MR. 4, *alton; Joe Begier, Crediton. In the'16-year-and-under class for 'mounted plows, John Mothers, All - ea Craig, placed first, moth Staid Johns, Exeter, second, and Don Bohner, Hensatir third, • Judges were George Plostrawser, R.R. 4, Bitchener, and Jack pettish, Luoknow. To be eligible for competition in the International Plowing Match at Breslau In October, the boys most have emirpeted In this junior match and must also compete in either the South Heron match In Stanley Township October 7, or in • North Boron., ChlderiCh TOvntehiP, . October 8. GORDON BENNETT al representative, and now associ- ate deputy minister, will officiate. The afternoon events get under way with a parade, which will in- clude school children, floats, and bands. Seaforth Council Approves sks U.W.O. for Planning Sury ToxReturnsUp; oreDogsHere In what was probably the longest meeting of the year, Seaforth Council, on Monday night, decided, on a recorded vote, to install perk- ing meters in the business section of the town as soon as, possible, for a trial period of one year. 4 The decision followed a long dis- cussion in which it was indicated that members of Council had heard but little objection expressed by citizens as a result of previous publicity given the suggestion that the installation of meters was be- ing contemplated. Opposing the installation were Councillors Crich andt Sharpe. Councillor Leslie was absent. 6 While the decision was taken to install meter;, no decision was made with respect to the particu- lar style of meter that will be us- ed. It will be necessary to pre- pare a.nd pass a by-law which re- quires the approval of the Ontario Department of Highways before the installation can be proceeded with. In the interim period Coun- cil •will investigate various types of meters and reach a decision as to the particular choice which it prefers. The matter was brought to a head when representatives of the Dual Parking Meter Co. of Can- ada Ltd. attended council and dis- cussed at some length the meatier in which the installation of meters could be proceeded with, and the extent to which the meters manu- factured by that particular com- pany were in use in the district. The Ontario Shorthorn Regional show, the Perth -Huron Jersey Breeders' Parish Show and 4-H cattle exhibits will guarantee an outstanding cattle show. This year classed will be shown before the grandstand. The Friday program will feature also a wide number of sporting events, as well as outstanding en- tertainment. Racing and horse events will be held Saturday, and the -entertain- ment program will be repeated. A dance will follow the concert being held in the arena on Friday evening, 1 • According to Secretary Earl Mc- Spadden, advance entries are heavy and indicates outstanding exhibits in every class. Among the new classes which this year are arousing much interest, are the competitions for fine arts and those open to New Canadians only. HELD OVER. It is regretted that last-minute demands on space have made it necessary to omit a number of stories in this issue. These will appear in full in next week's issue. Leaving for West, Friends, Neighbors Bid Farewell Mr. and Mrs. James Pretty were pleasantly surprfsed at. their home on Main St. North, when approxi- mately 75 friends ane neignoors gathered to bid them farewell prior to their departure for Re- gina. Sask. While progressive euchre was enjoyed by the adults, the many children Were kept inter- ested in a bingo game under the supervision of Mr. and/Mrs. Wim. Bradshaw. Following euchre, the prizes were distributed among the winners, after which Mr. and Mrs. Pretty, Donnie and Ellen, were called forward. The following ad- dress was'readby Bill Papple: Dem. Jim, lugs, Donnie and El- len: It is with a great deal of sadness we have gathered here to- night. Soon you will be returning to old friends and famify circles leaving behind your eastern friends. For the past few years you have turned that white house on the• outskirts of town into a 'pretty' place in more ways„ than one: firstly, by having a master by the name of Pretty; secondly, by having a mistress with a green. thumb, who has transformed the yard and windows into an array of bright colors, to say nothing of the friendly wars, the •gleeful cry of children joy as one passed by on the road, or the hearty hand- shake, the homelike •hospitality that greeted one upon driving in. But alas! all good things must end, and if we could look into the 'future we may not be as big a losers as its now appears. For instance, if we should go West as harvesters or on a tour, we know we'll al- ways find a place to hang our hats and lay our wftry heads. We only hope, Jim, your going West doesn't start a siege of it and put the notion in Archie Kerr's head. Donnie and Ellen, we hope aa years pass you will be able to coax Mother and Dad to bring you back to talk over play and. school days with your many Seaforth play- mates. It is with regret we see you de- part from our midst, but no doubt you are living up to the old adage —Once a Westerner, always a Westerner. And 80 *6 wish you a safe journey, health, happiness and prosperity in your new home. As a token of our eSteerne.-we ask you, Jim, Ings, Donnie and El- len, to accept these gifts.—Signed on, behalf of your friends and neighbors. Mr, and Mrs. Pretty showed their deep gratitude by thanking their friends for the set of luggage that was presented to them by Gordon Elliott, Edward 'Campbell and Louise Bradshaw. After the presentation a deli- cious lunch was served and a very pleasant evening enjoyed by all. . , . i‘iiih4aii,teeeeeele'rae4keie". • • • . .• , Water Main Repairs Necessitates Shutoff Changes and repairs to the wa- terworks distribution system, made necessary as a result of the sew- age construction program now unl der way, will result in water ser- vice to certain consumers in the town being discontinued. for a time on Sunday, according to Manager R. 13. Holmes, of the Public Utility Commission. The area 'affected, Mr. Holmes said, would be in the southeast corner of town, south of Market St. and east of Main St., as well as the area south of the C.N.R. tracks, It is expected that work will commence at 8 o'clock Sunday morning, and will be completed as quickly as is possible, Mr. Holmes said. Would Need 200 Meters -Discussing the advantages of the meter installation, •Council was told that if parking was to be regu- lated as a result of a parking by- law, one hour checks were neces- sary, and on the basis of 100 cars to be checked, it had been found that the full time services of one mart was required. On the other hand, meters could be serviced as a part-time operation and, in addi- tion, any costs involved would be borne by revenue received from the meters. In a survey prior to the Council meeting. representatives of the meter company told Council it was indicated that there would be a requirement for approximately 200 meters in Seaforth to do a proper job. This would include 167 meters on Main Street proper, and 37 meters at intersecting streets. Council Wes told, too. that it was necessary to have two or three meters at each intersecting street to Prevent cars from gang- ing up at those points. The manner in which meters were installed would he as a re- sult of a contract with a particu- lar company. tied ' the contract could be cancelled after one year's trial. Unless meters were left in for at least a year period, it was not possible to determine whether or not they were doine a satisfac- tory jab. If it is decided at the end of the year period to remove the meters, the company would do thiswithout charge and restore sidewalks to their original condi- tion. Any revenue which had been received by the town in the interim plod while the meters were on trial would be retained by the town. The manner in which the meters were paid for is that. 50 per cent of the amount collected ap- plies against the purchase cost of the nieters, and the remainder is retained by the municipality. Before any installation is made, the company completes a detailed traffic survey of the town so that the precise number of meters need- ed to do a proper job can be de- termined. These costs are all id chided in the cost of the meters, which amount to $98.00 each, An alternative model, which provides for two meters on a single post cost $72.541 for each meter. The twin arrangement was not recom- mended by the representatives, since It was found, he said. that sometimes confusion existed as to the particular parking space which the meter covered. Installed in District Centres Reviewing installation eef meters in the area, Council was informed that the particular model which was on display was installed in St. Marys, Stratford, Kitchener and Listowel in: this area. and in each case complete satisfaction was be- ing experiended. St Marys has 110 meters. Metalled and Listowel with 170 meters is collecting about $650.00 a week from- the meters. It was indicated, too, that Exeter was considering meters and the com- pany representatives told Council that Mayor Cochrane of that town had been in communication, asking for information. Surveys taken in the municipalities where meters were installed indicated that busi- ness was increased as a result, be- cause meters made available more parking area and as a result more customers were able to approach the various places of business. Irt reply to a question from Coun- cillor Christie, it was stated that in the event revenue did not come Name Secretary To Scott Hospital • At a recent meeting of the board of Scott •IVIemorial Hospital, Mrs, Edith Baker, of London, but for- merly of Hullett, was named Bearetary-treasurer of the hospital. She succeeds Mrs. C. Sheldon, who re- signed after seven years' service. accepting Mrs. Sheldon's resignation, the board expressed its appreciation of the conscien- tious and capable manner In which she had carried out her duties dur- Mg the years in which she had served the hospital. What Council Did 1—Decided to install parking meters in the business section of the town for a trial period of one year. , 2—Invited Dr. E. G. Pleva, of the University of Western Ontario, to make a land use survey of the town. 3—Heard Councillor E. H. Close, chairmati of the streets com- mittee, report that street work was up to date, and agreed with him that care must be taken in determining the extent to which work requested by ratepayers will be undertaken. 4—Instructed the street committee to investigate, and take necessary action to preveut vehicles parking on Seaforth streets for long periods of time. 5—Instructed the property committee to consult with the town solocitor and to take such action as may, be necessary in order to license or otherwise control junk yards or other similar hazardous conditions in the town. 6—Instructed the street committee to investigate methods whereby certain sidewalks could be kept plowed during winter months. 7—Heard Town Clerk D. H. Wilson report, that tax receipts were increased over the corresponding period last year, as also were the number of dog licenses which had been issued. 8—Learned that a meeting of the arena committee would be held within the next 10 days. 9 --Gave awl(' permission to run a sewer line over a corner of town property on which is situated the Town Hall. la—Was informed that a joint meeting of the Councils of of Tuckersmith and McKillop would be held, on September 20, to consider the sewage situation as it affects Tuckersmith. 11—Heard a report of the Mayor's Convention which had been held in Windsor recently. 12—Adjourned 11:10 p.m. Walls Rising as Rini Building Advances Construction of the Seaforth Ltd.. for the curling club Curling Club rink is well advanc- Work of dismantling the former ed, with more than half the walls Brucefield church shed, which was being completed. purchased by the curling club. town sidewalks at levels different Of cement blocks, the building is some months ago, began this weel '. than the town sidewalk, and then rooting was sold to Russell requests were received to change being erected by Jackson Homes Steel . I Coleman, of Tuckersmith, and raf- ' the level of the town sidewalk. In ters and trusses are •being remov- to a particular meter, it was not ed for use on the rink structure. 1 his .. Opinion, things like this Only good business to remove that Club president Dr. J. A. Munn and create unnecessary expense which meter. The purpose of a meter in- others were hard at work Wednes- must be borne by everyone, and it . stallation was not to raise money, day afternoon transporting meter- had been the policy of the street ' but rather was to 'control the traf- ihaelrefrfor assistance or for alterationsom Brucefield to the rink site committee to examine each request fic and parking, and if meters were with this thought in mind. Fie ask,- removed simply because they were not attracting as much patronage ed that Council assist him by re- s certain other meters, it meant fusing to agree with every rate- payer who may' raise a problem then that a spot in the business from time to time, without first area was made available for free parking and would attract the consulting with the street commit- equatter type of motorist. Experi- tee to determine just what the sit- ence of the company was that on uation was Council agreed with a suggestion the average, a meter would pro - the surveys had been co)ellgogei..',•, and proposals advanced, steps `t)eeSt'ee. could be taken to estaKielt planning proposal on a proper basis. Agree To Spare That Tree Reporting for the street commit- tee, the.chairman of the committee. Councillor E. H. Close, told Coun- cil that a new sidewalk had been constructed on wok). St., tbat weeds throughout the town had been cut for the second time, and • that drain repairs,bad been carried out on Sperling St., as: well as e culvert constructed on Coleman St. In Addition, too, parking lines had been painted on Main St. Asking for instructions as to whether or not a tree should be, cut down on. Louisa St., Councillor Close told Council that, in his opine ion, the tree was sound and was not treating. any hazard in the area; however, he said, be was be- ing pressed by an adjoining, prop- erty owner to have the tree re- moved. Members of Council agreed with Councillor Close, that if the tree was not creating a hazard it should reniain. The chairman of the committee told of difficulties he was experi- encing as a result of complaints. that certain sidewalks were under water at certain times. When these - complaints are received, Councillor Close said that the street foreman immediately took steps to remove obstructions which were resulting' in the water being held back, but what freque,ntly happened then was that adjoifting property own- ers either replaced the dirt which had been removed, or added new gravel, and the complaint then rose again. • 'Other difficulties were being ex- perienced by property owners building sidewalks which abutted !4; in this connection, other council- lors pointed out, that the cost would not devolve on the munici- pality as a whole. but only upon those both from within and from without the municipality who en- joyed parking fatalities. Querying members as to the , that someone be employed for an number of complaints which had hour or two on Sunday morning to • been received as a result of a clean up the Mein Street. and ire. suggestion that meters would be structed the committee to make considered. Mayor McMaster told the necessary arrangements. Council that he himself has had Pigs Not Permitted At Dump only one objection. On the other Councillor Close told Council hand, Councillor Scott had had that something must be done to follies. objections, and Councillor prevent vehicles parking on various Close two objections. streets throughout the town for No Decision. As To Type long Periods .01 time, sometimes While no firm decision has been extending over several days. -Un felt that this %%els an unnecessarily - taken bY either Clinton or Mitchell.' der exieting town legislation, there high number, then it. in turn, could decide to reduce the number. it vas understood that each' of is no means whereby the police these towns were investigating the; can" remove such vehicles, and it , In reply to another question from Mayor McMa.ster, he was told that delivery on the single style meter could be made immediately, with an installation within 10 days of was most acute. Council from residents on Victoria St., and receipt of the order. The twin 1100 type meter is a custom job and it agreed that the worst problexn ex- this grew out of a truck which had would require three weks or Ion fisted on Saturday Thursday was been left in front of a residence duce $60.00 in revenue per year. Immediate I nstal lati on It is not necessary to install the number of meters which the par- ticular company alight recommend, it was indicated in reply to a clues - tion asked by Councillor Close. A company making a survey, he was told. would recommend the number of meters, which exeerience had in- dicated was the number required to do a good job. but if the Council meter proposal and would foilow was felt desirable that a by-law ehatever course was adopted by:limiting parking to a specific per- Seaforth. ' iod, such as 12 or 15 hours, be In an effort to determine the arlontarleby- Council. In this con - days in which the parking situa- nection. a petition was received er. In the event that it was de- cided to proceed with meters. Council was told that a decision should be taken immediately so that motorists and persons using the town would become familiar with the operation of them before the Christmas rush commenced. November 1 was suggested as be- ing the latest that installation should be made. In arriving at its decision to pro- ceed with the meter installation. Council took into consideration the fact that the experience of other municipalities had been that met- ers did provide a solution to many of the -parking problems. In addi- tion, there was the fact that the installation was on a trial bask and. if nfter a year's trial it. had been found thnt in the opinion of either the municipality or citizens the job was not satisfactory, the meters could be removed with/Jut any rose It was the opinion that a definite problem existed in Sea - forth, particularly wih respect to motorists who persiSSd in leaving their cars 00 the street for long periods of time and thus prevent - Ing other motorists from making use of the street. it was felt that parking should be limited to one hour on the Main Street, area. with Probably two-hour parking at the intersecting streets.• Councillors Crich and Sharpe told Council that In their opinion it would be desirable to try a straight. parking by-law, which would regulate the period during which cars would be permittedto park on the street before any steps were taken to install meters. If meters were to be on a trial basis, then would it not be 'better to plaee tbe parking by-law on a trial basis, but preceding the met- er proposal? Councillor Sharpe asked. Councillor Cricli felt that the cost, amounting to some $20,- 000, was money which would be removed from the municipality, but had. and also any day following or over several days. The street com- preceding holi'days. "And Friday mittee is to investigate and take too, since they closed the banks whatever action might be neces- Saturday, there are lots of farm- sary.. ers in on Friday." Councillor Close Councillor Scott drew attention added. 1 of the street committee to a com- Reeve Scotus told Council that plaint he had received from a resi- he had been approached by a re- presentede of anot her meter manufacturing firm and that that Particular meter was, some $2e.00 less hi cost than the meter which Council had been examinin.g. In his opinion. the Reeve said. the cheap- er meter was better, because it had fewer moving parts. Council. however, took no action in de- tormining the particular type and e ill go further into this matter be- fore arriving at -a decision. Climaxing discussions that had extended over several years and brought about as a result of a spe- cific request from the Chamber of Commerce last spring. Council de cided to issue an invitation to Dr. E. G. Pleve, of the l'niversity of Western Ontario, to ask him to make a survey of the town with respect to land use and as a bails for future planning. When the Chamber of Commerce raised the matter in a letter to Councifin the spring, it was agreed then that the Mayor would cone rounicate with Dr. Pleva to de- termine his recommendations, and at the August meeting of Council Councillor Calch Inquired as to whether or not action had been taken. Mayor .McMaster told Council that he had had a long discussion with Dr. Pleva, and that while previously he had not been con- vinced as to the advisability of planning and of a land use study, as a result of his conversation, he now felt differently. It was point- ed out that the survey would he carried out by students of Dr. Pleva as a class project, and that there was no coat inViirved insofar as' the town was concerned. When dent 011 Chalk St., in connec- tion with surface water, and Coun- cillor •Close assured him that the matter would be checked immedi- ately. He paid tribute to the ex- cellent work which is being done by the street superintendent, Har- old Maloney. and his staff. Councillor Crich. chairman of the fire and water committee. told, Council that he had no report and reporting for the property commit- tee, Councillor Sharpe indicated thal repairs had been carried out on the grader. He was concerned R bout the situation that existed at the dump, particularly insofar as pigs from a neighboring piggery. were concerned. It was pointed out that the Department of Health regulations probibited .pigs being permitted in a dump, and since the pigs were the- property of John Regier, who had been employed some time previously by the Council to be in charge of the dump, it was felt that his services should .be terminated. A motion to this effect was adopted by Council. Seek Answer To Junk Problem Council reviewed previous dis- cussions in connection with a pro- perty on Side St., on which were piled large heaps of junk. The question arose as a result of petition which Was received Sy Council, and which had been sign- ed by. all residents of that street asking that immediate action be taken to remove the condition • which it Was claimed existed. Councillor Christie said that:bet .4 before the meeting he had had. eh. opportunity of discussing tho: tion with the town itoliditde• (Continmia on'Pago , : ete ee.:•••et et' e'