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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1954-10-01, Page 70 r , Yi ,Ft•,� O.' ,TOB , ',�teoci ifs 1 bb''fi l AN, ,I,Y.�,' or Tuckersrnjth C�ui*iki:Ir Sewage Disposal Plant Differences (Continued from last week) "For five months during the year you can carry all the water under Egmondville bridge in a cup," Reeve Doig told him, but Dr. Berry recalled ethat a similar situation had existed in Brantford when the river on occasions was perfectly airy. While such a situation was not ideal, there were many- simi- lar im;lar ,installations where effluent was 'Rowing into a stream which In itself was dry at times. Suggesting alternatives to the .existing plan, Reeve Doig proposed that the Seaforth system be drain- ed to the Maitland river. He felt that expense should not be a fac- tor, but that the living conditions which would face the people of his township should be paramount. In addition, he foresaw the day when the Ontario Department of Planning and Development would take steps to insure Ghat the'water level was maintained in streams, Such as Silver Creek. This was snore important than the construc- tion of additional million -dollar projects, such as Fanshaw Dam, he said. In answer to a specific query as to whether the Depart- ment would ensure that the pro- posed Seaforth plant would be maintained in such a manner as would avoid any criticism, Dr. Berry told Reeve Doig that it was the responsibility of the Depart- ment epartment of Health to inspect plants and to insure that they were be- ing operated properly. May Result in Legal Action Reeve Doig was concerned, too, as to the situation in which Sea - forth might find itself. He fore- saw a situation arising which could result in ratepayers of Tucker - smith entering an action against Seaforth, because of the damage which had been done them by the sewage. He told the meeting that he didn't want to see Seaforth put in such a position, and it was for these reasons that he was advanc- ing criticism at this time. Pressing for a firm opinion as to the situation that would arise at' time of flood, if as is maintained, the proposed system will carry flood waters as well as sewage, Reeve Doig asked what additional facilities existed to provide the necessary treatment to such a large volume of water. Dr. Berry felt that when sewage was con- tained in an increased volume of water it was diluted to a degree that did not necessitate additional treatment. Offering as a second alternative the carrying of the effluent from We sewage disposal plant to the Bayfield river in a closed drain, Reeve Doig said that this, at least, would ensure that the people in Egmondville would not be faced with sewage odors. On the other ,hand, Dr. Berry could see no justi- fication for this additional ex- pense. xpense. He pointed out, if the indi- cations were that Egmondville citi- zens would be adversely affected, tbeh it would be necessary to at- tempt to find an alternative, but his experience suggested to him that this would not be the case. He pointed out, too, that conditions 4th VICTORY LOAN BONDS have been CALLED FOR PAYMENT OCTOBER lst IF YOU HOLD Fourth Victory Loan 3% Bonds (issued May, 1943 to mature May, 1957) they should be presented for payment on or after October 1st through any branch bank in Canada. AFTER THIS DATE NO FURTHER INTEREST WILL BE PAID. Interest coupons due November lst,1954 end all coupons dated later than this must be attached to the bonds when they are presented for payment. Payment will be $101.26 for a $100 bond (and for other denominations accordingly). This payment includes $1.26 which is interest at 3% from May 1st to October lst---the period since the last coupon became payable. Government of Canada 54 -BC -4 By: BANK OF CANADA, Fiscal Agent •. could change from OWe to 'ti'Ptie and that the Own could grow to a point where a egmplete review of the present plans Might become necessary, but at the moment thie. was not the ease. "I think, in all fairness," Dr. Berry said, "we will have to wait and see what hap- pens. 1f the plant doesn't do the job, then immediate steps will be taken to see that Tuckersmith in- terests would, be protected." "What would the Department of Municipal Affairs do if, as a result of the sewer situation it receives appeals on the township assess- ments in that area?" Mr. Doig ask- ed. "The Department of Municipal Affairs has nothing to do with as- sessments. Assessments are pure- ly a local matter," Dr. Berry re- plied. "I think you are a little misin- formed; they have a responsibility to maintain assessments at a lev- el," said Reeve Doig. No Water in Maitland Councillor Scott, of Seaforth, told the group that he is familiar with the situation that exists in the Maitland river. A few years ago he walked along the river ad- jacent to a farm he owns there, and for a distance of 80 rode there was not one drop of water, There is no more water in the Maitland than there is in Silver Creek, he said. Describing the present condition of Silver Creek in answer to a query from Councillor Harvey Les- lie, of Seaforth, Mr. Doig said there was not any appreciable odor, except possibly on a stagnant and warm night. Cattle are drinking the water as it now exists. One of the difficulties which would result was drawn to his at- tention by a ratepayer in Egmond- ville, Mr. Scott Cluff, who had ap- proached_the Council in the mat- ter. Mr. Doig said that Mr. Cluff had very great doubts as to 'the water supply if the sewage was completed. His farm is but 60 yards from ,,where the effluent Would enter the river. "But what is he going to, do?" asked the Reeve. Councillor Leslie said that there were thousands upon thousands of gallons of pure water going into the river every day from Seaforth Creamery. Well water was used, he said, for cooling milk and even- tually discharged into Silver Creek. Asked as to. whether there was raw sewage going into the river at the moment, Mayor ,McMaster replied definitely yes, and Dr. Berry agreed that if there were not he would be very amazed. Councillor Dave McLean, of Tuckersmith, asked how much ex- tra water would go into Silver Just think of what that means to you! No more annoying drips ... no more wasteful leaks . no drip stains to scour away ... no more washers to change. What's more, Magic Action Fittings and Magic Line Accessories won an award from the National Industrial Design Council for form, function, originality, good value and consumer acceptance. 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ONTARIO HYDRO - AT WORK FOR YOU AND YOURS, �1bpqq concerning Ontario Hydro can be obtained by writing f�your Hydro Chairman, 620 University Avenue, Toronto. • =sail News. ('Lodge Elects New Ofliicer& The regular meeting of Asmber Rebekah Lodge 349 was held tin the Lodge rooms with Noble Grand Mrs. Dorothy Parker presiding. Ji report of her year's work as D.D.P. was read from Mrs. Kay Cann, of Exeter.• The newly -elected offieer& are -as follows: Noble Grand, Miss Mabel Whiteman; Vice Grand, Mrs. Ber- tha McGregor; recording secre- tary, Mrs. Myrtle Orr; financial secretary, Mrs. Aldeen Volland; treasurer. Mrs. Olga Chipehase. The installation is to be held at the next meeting on October 6. The D.D.P is Mrs. Annie Hender- Creek if the new system was brought into use ar1.d.Graham Reed, the town'•s consulting engineer, told him that there would be no difference. Seaforth, he said, drains into Silver Creek now and ulti- mately all water arising in the town finds its way to the river. The only difference would be that with the sewage system, the ,wa- ter would get there more quickly; he said. Complaints At Clinton Chairman Wilson enlarged on Mr. Reed's opinion and felt that when the sewage system was ex- tended to incorporate all the town, the flow of water into Silver Creek would be increased, since now a portion of the drainage in the northwest corner of the town flows north into the Maitland River. Discussing the extent to which complaints were received concern- ing the operation of the Clinton town sewage disposal plant, Mayor McMaster asked Frank Fingland, K.C., who was present ab the meet- ing, representing the Township of Tuckersmith, whether or not com- plaints had been received by the Clinton Town Council. Mr, Fing- land said that he was not in a position to know in detail as to whether or not complaints were received, but was reasonably cer- tain that complaints had not been received from residents down the stream. I-Iowever, he ',vas satisfied people about the disposal plant had complained. On the other hand, Dr. Berry said that as far as he was aware, his Department had receiv- ed no complaints. The next speaker, Councillor Iv- an Forsyth. of Tuckersmith Coun- cil, said that he had reviewed the situation that existed on Mr. Cluff's farm and felt that his prime con- cern was that if the -river was deepened, the water would run through more quickly and that then there would be no water left for his stock. Lack of Water, Not Quality "He is concerned with the lack of water, not the quality," Chair- man Wilson interpolated. "Chlor- ination won't hurt the water. I'm not giving this as an opinion, but in Toronto the water is very heav- ily chlorinated and I know that cattle do drink it. there. I have seen it at the Winter Fair many times" Councillor Leslie felt that the problem which Mr. Cluff foresaw could be easily solved by leaving pockets along the stream. And Dr. Berry pointed out that the problem would be much greater in the event that it was decided to tile drain throughout Egmondville. If this happened, there simply wouldn't be any water remaining in Silver Creek, he said. Councillor Bert Garrett. of Tuck- ersmith, when asked for his com- ment, felt that the matter had been fully covered. Considering means of avoiding a problem that Tuckersa:itil thought existed in Egmondville Reeve Nor- man Scolns. Of i efilo: GI, ,suggested possibly the effluent eoui.l bo dis- charged into the Bayti,l,t riv'r at a point west of Egmondville. He appreciated that this c;,f,tiil add to the cost of the project and •could necessitate a new survey. Councillor McLean, of 'Tucker - smith, reviewed the slt'ait'on that existed a number of year; ago be- fore corrective action was Laken and said that at that time Silver Creek was badly contaminated, and that the cattle wouldn't drink the water. However, the toren had cleared that. situation up and he felt satisfied that the town vroul l do the best it could in the present circumstances. V Again urging Seaforth to give consideration to an alternative site and suggesting the S ems proposal as being desirable,eeve Doig said that he appealed to the town as a neighboring municipality. While the Scorns alternative might cost more, the grapevine had sug- gested to hits thatthe present site was most undesirable. The Scorns proposal, he said, would result in the disposal plant being placed on solid ground, and that even if it slid cost more, it wouldn't break the town. it would be worth it to place the municipality in a better light with its neighbors. He couldn't, see that the provision of tile to carry the effluent to a re- moter point was a major project. "We put thousands and thousands of 16 -inch tile every year in the township and think nothing of it." he said. Sixteen -inch tile would carry all the direct sewage which Seaforth would have for 20 years. Suggests Series of Dams Councillor Roy Bell, of Tucker - smith, requested by Reeve Doig to spea.k to the meeting, said that as a member of the Sauble River Authority, he had been aware of the complaints being received by the authority because sewage dis- posal emptying into rivers was cre- ating unsatisfactory conditions, and mentioned particularly the situa- tion that existed at Exeter. He felt the answer to this problem might be the construction of a series of small dams in such tributary streams which would ,have the ef- fect of holding back water and make it possible to flush out the river, as he put It, from time to time. Aneveering suggestions as to an alternative site for the disposal, Mr. Reid said that an 1S -inch sewer pipe was ample to take the sew - eon, of Seaforth, and; her teal+ from Edelweiss Lodge Of Seaforth, " The .Noble 'Oram; and lUT4or Past Noble Grand are to be guests at the banquet of the I.O.F., which Is to be hold Friday evening, ,Oct. 22, and catered by the Rebekah Lodge. The table conveners and assgataantp were chosen and plans are going ahead for it. Plan Fall Bazaar The Ladies' Aid of Carmel Pres- byterian Church met Monday eve- ning in the basement of the church With some 35 members present. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. W. Bell, president. Mrs. Lawrence Baynham's group took the devo- tional part of the meeting. Plans were made for the fall bazaar and the date set for Novem- ber 27. Several bills were brought /before the, meeting and were giv- en approval to be paid. .Samples of silverware were shown the lad- ies by Mrs. W. Brown, and a choice was made for purchasing at a lat- er date. Mrs. J. B.,Fox closed this part of the meeting with prayer. A de- licious luncheon was served by Mrs. Baynham's group. Next meet- ing will be in charge of Mrs. J. Soldan'.s group. Discuss Supper Meeting The Arnold Circle of Carmel Church met Monday evening in the church for their September meet- ing with the president, Mrs. Harry Hoy, presiding, who opened the meeting with the singing of the hymn, "Onward, Christian Sol- diers," and extended the welcome ..to the Home Helpers, who were in 'eharge of the meeting, •Mrs. Archie McGregor presented the topic from the study book. The president conducted the business session and plans were made for the thankof- fering supper meeting fo be held in the church Monday, October 18, at which the husbands will be en- tertained. Also discussed was the Training Conference to be held in Seaforth October 14 and 15. The aim of this conference is to train leaders for youth work in the church. As many- members as pos- sible are urged to attend this con - The president then turned the meeting over to Mrs. Harry Snell, and Mrs. Mary Hildebrandt, who were conveners for the meeting. An article from the Record was read by Mrs. A. Kerslake; a musi- cal number by Miss Edith Love. Mrs. Love read an article from Glad Tidings, and ifrs, Harvey Hyde conducted the worship. Her theme was "Training Of Our Youth." A lunch period followed, with lunch provided by the Home Helpers. age. To divert the sewage in a westerly direction would raise two points, he said. Firstly, other peo- ple would complain and, secondly, it would be necessary either to pump the sewage. over the height of land or to dig a deep ditch. if this was done, then the Clow of the water would be changed.. and water now draining into Silver Creek would find its way into the Bayfield river through the ditch and drain. This then would leave Silver Creek high and dry, he said. Commenting on the site which hadbeen selected for the disposal plant, Reeve Doig asked the en- kineer whether or not he had seen the floods which exist during spring breakup in that area. He suggest- ed there would be many occas ion.s when the sewage plant would be under water. Dr. R. W. Aldic:'e, medical officer of health of the Huron County Med- ical Unit, told the meeting that in his opinion complaints concerning the Clinton disposal plant arose be- cause of a condition in the drying beds. In his experience, as head of the health unit, he had received many more complaints concerning hens and pigs being maintained in the town of Clinton than he had received about the disposal plant. He doubted very much that.. there were serious complaints, for the reason that new houses were being built adjacent to the plant. Need Two Feet in 1,000 Feet The meeting discussed for a few moments the possibility of clearing out Silver Creels in its lower reg- ions as it entered the Bayfield riv- er. It was the consensus that a. fall of two feet in 1.0(1(1 feet was necessary. Mr. Reid could not see any way of proceeding with the deepening of Silver Creek. other than by an agreement with the owners unless a petition was re- ceived. it was for this reason, he said, that the joint meeting had been proposed. His examination of the area had indicated that the out- let was very flat to the Bayfield river. but from there no difficulty appeared to exist, certainly for the first mile or so. As far as provid- ing drinking water for cattle was concerned, waterholes could easily be excavated. Summing up the discussion, Dr". Berry said that it had been well worth while. He pointed out that matters such as this could never he considered as final and were continuing to be under review• and that alternatives would continue to be checked to the end that the best possible job would be done. He felt that Seaforth was attempting to do a necessary job and at the same time appreciated the concern which the citizens of Tuckersmith felt. He congratulated Reeve Doig again on the way in which he had presented the Case on behalf of Tuckersmith ratepayers, and ex- pressed his appreciation for the fact that the members of the two councils had taken the trouble to meet with him. Mayor McMaster and Reeve Doig both indicated their appreciation of the discussion and felt that it would be moat helpful. Reeve Doig said that any time he had anything to offer which he felt would be of assistance to Seaforth, he would gladly indicate so and he would look to Seaforth to do the same. LONDESPOROC.11071e0 g47,1r Toronto, and Wes Eulillainice Londeabor•o, were married ork ,Sato, urday, September 11, by the:: Rev. Aligns McLean, pastor of St Asa drew's United 'Church, 'rondos, The wedding couple are talking" a trip to Prince Albert, Grand Prar'ie, . Edmonto'n, Vancouver, Victoria and other points, and in- tend to return by .plane. They have not decided if they, will make their home in Toronto or Londes-, hero. tra'#1�� ,� 1„ ;echo$ "3 . 1, , R.R, ',2, 'lkfilt'6h6n 141 R.R. 1, Woolil i• •0l 0 „ SA. 1, 34.11004; :a gess',; ton, fCromart t / somernoi%-,w. (Q: 43901user, aBgitWeattlr - TREASDABit ; n- Fraser, Exeter. DRAIN TILE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVER' Drop in or call. J. A. Rydall, Brick & Tile Yard ELGINFIELD - ONTARIO Phone Lucan 25 r 31 '50,5004'1 IS NEEDED (Community Chou .nd Munkip.I Gronu .81 ,.vide n,AOW to train, rehabilitate' and house' the 450 BLIND in - this district C. N.1. B. TRI -COUNTY CAMPAIGN • HURON - MIDDLESEX - PERTH (Excluding London and Stretford) to your loco! chairman or C.N.I.a., London, Ontario H. E. SMITH Chairman Seaforth District SEAFORTH MONUMENT -WORKS OPEN DAILY — PHONE 3633 T. PRYDE & SON ALL TYPES OF CEMETERY MEMORIALS Enquiries are incited. Exeter Phone 41-4 Clinton Phone 103 Your Business Directory LEGAL A. W. SILLERY Barrister, Soiicitpr, Etc. Phones: Office 173, Residence 781 SEAFORTH ONTARIO McCONNELL & HAYS Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. PATRICK D. McCONNELL H. GLENN HAYS, Q.C. County Crown Attorney SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 OPTOMETRIST JOHN E. LONGSTAFF Optometrist Eyes Examined. Glasses Fitted. Phone 791 MAIN ST. : SEAFORTH Office Hours: Daily, except Mon- day, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.;.Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CLINTON—Monday. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (McLaren's Studio). ACCOUNTING RONALD G. McCANN Public Accountant CLINTON ONTARIO Office: Phones: Royal Bank Office 561, Res. 455 A. M. HARPER Chartered Accountant 55 South St. Telephone God erich 343 Licensed Municipal Auditor. INSURANCE THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO'Y. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, Ont. OFFICERS: President - J. L. Malone, Seaforth Vice -Pres. - J. H. McEwing, Blyth Manager and Sec.-Treas. - M. A. Reid, Seaforth. DIRECTORS: E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; S. H. Whit- more, Seaforth; Chris. Leonhardt, Bornholm; Robert Archibald, Sea- forth; John H. McEwing, Blyth; William: 3. Alexander, Walton; Har- vey Fuller, Goderich; J. E. Pepper, Brucerflold. AGENTS: William Leiper, Jr., Londesaboro; J. Bt Drunter, Brodhagen; Seleryn Baker, Brussels; Edo Mttaroe, Seep tortlu !}ilH,lls���ah!'a�a' MEDICAL DR. M. W. STAPLETON Physician and Surgeon Phone 90 : Seaforth If no answer, call 59 JOHN C. GODDARD•,' M.D. • Physician and Surgeon Phone 110 Hensaft JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A., M.D. Physician and Surgeon Phones: Office 5-W; Res. 5-3 Seaforth SEAFORTH CLINIC Telephone 26 E. A. McMASTER, B.A., M.D. 1niternest Telephone 27 P. L. BRADY, M.D.. Surgeon Telephone 55 C. ELLIOTT, M.D. Telephone 26 EVENINGS: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only, 7-9 p.m. Appointments may be made. CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correction COMMERCIAL HOTEL Monday, Thursday — 1 to 8 p.m. VETERINARY D. J. McKELVIE, D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeon FIENSALL, ONT. - PHONE 99 TURNBULL'& BRYANS VETERINARY CLINIC J. O. Turnbull, D.V.M. W. R. Bryans, D.V.M. Phone 105 Seaforth AUCTIONEERS JOSEPH L RYAN Specialist in farm stock and im- plements and household effect,. Satisfaction guaranteed. Licensed In Huron and Perth Counties, For particulars and open dates, write or phone JOSEPH L. RYAN, R, R. 1, Dublin. Phone 40 r 1, Dublin. EDWARD W. ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer Correspondence promptly answer- ed. Immnediate arrangements east be made for sale dates by toluirdlig 456-3, Clinton. Charges Medea* mid satisfaction gi rfnteed. PERCY 0. WRIGHT ,, Licensed AlilcttOneer Livestock arid acid Farm Stlb11 a 8peayalty For a fbettter,MMtkin ease, 'mann A11ettoriebh. hoii6 sall, 890 r 22. r