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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1954
Sewers Connections, Arrange Night
Gas Distribution Classes at SDHS
Are Council Topics
The Seaforth sewage committee
of Town Council was instructed to
•confer with the town solicitor, P.
D. McConnell, and determine whe-
eller or not the municipality had
,authority to introduce a permit
ai stem' to provide for connections
oo the sewer now being construct-
ed throughout •portions of the
town, The question arose after
,Sanitary Inspector J. lampey, of
the Huron County Health Unit,
[bold council that in his opinion ap-
' mlications should be required of
persons contemplating connection
to the sewer, and that when the
applications had been considered
and if approved, a permit Should
be issued. Mr. Empy said that on-
ly in this fashion would it be pos-
sible to determine who actually
were connected to the sewage lines
and to insure that proper records
were maintained.
Records Essential
He told o>; difficulties which had
+been experienced in Clinton be-
Irause in the initial stages of the
sewage installation there care was
not taken to insure that all con-
nections were properly recorded.
He agreed that there was a re-
sponsibility on the part of the health
unit to inspect sewer connections
to private outlets, and • he would
insist on inspecting all such in
istallations. For this reason be felt
that a duplicate copy of the per -
suit, when issued, should• be for-
warded to the Health Unit and in
this fashion he would know exact -
,y those being connected.
Clerk D. H. Wilson explained the
arrangement that existed at the
moment. D. L. Reid, the town in
Spector on the construction of the
Sewer, is maintaining a record as
r,+o where it is intended to provide
branches for connections. The con-
tractor extends these branches to
had Indicated that he had seen
joints being made which to him
did not appear to be done in a
proper fashion. Specifications call-
ed for each joint to be cemented,
he said, and he didn't feel it always
was possible in view of the
conditions under whioh the work
was being done. He went on to
point out that he didn't wish to
assume responsibility which was
not his but that he would be glad
to help if he could. The matter
has been discussed with the Sea -
forth inspector, and he is watching
carefully to insure that every joint
is up to specifications, Councillor
Leslie said. Councillors expressed
the opinion Mr. Reid was doing an
excellent job in guarding the in-
terests of the town.
Asked whether or not he had• ex-
plained to the inspector the steps
that he should take and the fee -
tures that he should watch, Mr.
Empy said no that he had not,
since .he had had no -authority. In
answer to a suggestion from Coun-
cillor Leslie, he said that he would
be happy to arrange to be here and
assist at any time that would be
convenient to the town.
Councillor Scott raised a ques-
tion as to what would happen on
Goderich St. West, and whether or
not the sewage line which is to be
constructed along the, lane west of
Main St. would be continued north-
erly to meet the northern proper-
ty tine on Goderich St. West, simi-
lar to that which is being done on
Goderich St. East. He said that be
felt residents in that area were
entitled to the same consideration
as that being given ratepayers on
the east side. He was assured that
it was expected' that action would
be taken, anti Councillor Leslie,
chairman of the sewage committee,
explained that the extension on
xhe property line. He was of the the east line had been necessary
opinion that a permit would not be because it was found that the
required, since the bye-law naming plans prepared by the engineers
she Health Unit as the Board of provided for an manhole to be con -
Health for the town, provided that, structed over a water main, and
an inspection take place before that this resulted in the main be -
connection can be made, and aso ing extended. The extension will
provides for the payment of a $2 make possible service to the M. A.
fee. This fee reverts to the Health Reid block, to the Queen's Hotel,
n3tit: and to the Imperial Oil Station,
Mr. Empy told council . that Natural bas in .Seaforth?
-while it was true the by-law pro- i F. E. Shaw, president of F. E.
Tided for the payment of the fee Shaw Ltd., Engineers and Contrac-
to the Health Unit, this fee had tors, of Sarnia, appeared before
not been collected• for the reason council to discuss with council the
Chat only half the municipalities in possibility of a franchise being
the county had passed such a by- granted to provide for the distri-
law, and it, was felt to be unfair bution of natural: gas in Seaforth.
that a charge would be made in Mr. Shaw, in addressing coun-
eertain municipalities and not in cit, pointed out that in the opinion
other municipalities. of Imperial Oil. natural gas in sub -
To Consult Solicitor stantial quantities will be found in
Councillor Leslie suggested that
gg the immediate dis•ti•ict, and he in -
'the solicitor be consulted to see dicated that already wells had
whether or not authority existed been brought in adjacent to Zurich
for the town to require a permit and west of Seaforth, near Clin-
forconnection to the sewer. ton. However, the development of
He It that it was immaterial a field was a slow process, and
whether or not a charge was made while it takes time to relate the
for the permit. but that it was es- various clues which the drilling of
eential that there should be on particular wells reveal, it was felt
file a recoetee6f the connection, that indications were sufficiently
and when it was made, and any plain to justify steps being taken
other relevant information. now to provide for distribution.
In answer ter a question from He explained the procedure was
•Councillor Christie, as to whether that council would pass; an enab-
ar not the council should cannel ling by-law, would give it first -two
•Clic by-law, since in accordance readings, and the by-law then
with Mr. Empy's explanation it ap- would be referred to the Ontario
peered to be at variance with the Fuel Board for approval. If it re -
situation that existed, Mr. Empy ceived approval of the Fuel Board,
%aid "yes." He went on to 'say it would be referred back to the
,that perhaps it could be Left as it town and a. vote of the. ratepayers
in and a new one drawn up to pro- would be required to endorse it.
vide for connection permits. The When this endorsement had been
matter was referred to the sewage achieved, the Furl Board would
committee to. consult with the so- again review the by-law, and if
licitor and to take such action as approved council would give it third
bright be necessary. • • and final reading. His concern at the
'The meeting was called to con- moment was that preliminary ac -
suit with the representatiye of a tion be taken so that the rate -
company who wished to discuss payers could be permitted to vote
with the council the possibility of on the question at the fot•thcom-
obtaining a franchise for the dis- ing municipal election.
tribution of natural gas In the Mr. Shaw told council that the
town. Mayor McMaster and Coun- company he represents has been
ciliors Close and Sharp were ab- in the distribution business for
sent. Council appointed Council- many years, and that it had been
Dor Christies as chairman for the responsible for the construction of
aneeting• a number of distribution works in
Councillor Leslie told council. Ontario, ipcluding the line recent -
that there was no longer any dif- ly built from Niagara Falls to To-
ficulty in connection with the man- ronto. Discussing the cost at whioh
ser in which sewer joints were it could be anticipated, gas would
being completed after Mr. Empy (Continued' on Page 8)
Hensall General Coach
Host to Employees
Employees and friends of Geis
>erai Coach Works of Canada at
Bewail ,were guests of the cams
pany at a turkey dinner and dance
at Monetta Menard'e, Exeter,. on
'Thursday evening. Over 100 were
n attendance, and each lady was
presented with a corsage.
The purpose of the gathering, ac-
cording to W. C. Smith,general
manager of the company, was two-
fold. In a sbort address he said
the company wished to mark the
4Drst anniversary of its establish-
ment im Hensall and at the same
time wished to show in a tangible
fasbion its ape teofation of the loy-
al assistance which had been ren-
dered by the staff. The fact that
hie fifth wedding anniversary oc-
curred on the same day as the
tcompany party, was nothing but a
coincidence, he said.
Company executives• from the
parent plant at Marlette, Mich.,
were Present with their wives.
Among those who spoke were
President John Atkins and Vice -
President Riley Ramsey.
On behalf of the employees, T.
B. Baird, Brucefield, expressed ap-
preciation for an enjoyable even-
ing. Da.nctng with music by Ken
WIlbee orchestra followed.
Pet Show Prize Money
Is Now Ready
Boys and gals who exhibited pets
in the Lions Club pet show at the
Seaforth Fall Fair and who won
prizes, may obtain their prize
money at the office of Lion Club
President A. W. Sillery,
Arrangements which, it is hoped,
will lead to the establishment, for
the second year, e8 the Seaforth
Rural Community Night School,
were put in band this week with
the calling of a meeting of the
executive for Friday night of next
week.
In Seaforth for the first time last
year, the night school offered 10
courses, and attendance throughout
the fall and winter terms indicat-
ed a wide interest throughout the
community. This year, with the
new addition to the Seaforth Dis-
trict High School being brought in-
to use and offering additional facili-
ties, it is hoped the number of
courses may be increased.
The Night School is sponsored
lointly by the Department of Agri-
culture and the Community Pro-
grams . Branch of the Department
of Education, and operates for two
years in one school in each coun-
ty, moving at the end of two years•
to another school in the county:
Members of the executive of the
Rural Community Night School in
Seaforth are: G. W. Montgomery,
Department of Agriculture; R. E.
Secord, Department of Education;
Miss Helen Johnston, Keith Sharp,
Gordon Scott and L. P. Plumsteel.
If present plans materialize, it
is hoped to advertise the courses
to be offered during the first week
of November and to register appli-
cants on Thursday, November 11,
at 8 p.m. at Seaforth District High
School.
Council Approves
Accounts For Payment
Accounts recommended for •pay-
ment by the finance committee and
approved by Seaforth Council at
its Friday evening meeting include:
Concrete Pipe Co. Ltd., sewer,
$1,596.55; B. C. Conetruction Co.,
$6,436.45; Spartan Contracting Co.
Ltd., sewer, $4,772; A. Miller.
sewer. $11.70; Receiver General of
Canada, rent, $20; D. H. Wilson,
salary. $208.33; H. Maloney, salary,
$179.16: A. Price, salary, $162.50;
A. Bushie, salary,' $137.50; J. Cum-
mings. $20; Bell Telephone Oo.,
acct., $29.80; Treasurer of Ontario,
provincial police, $615.40; relief,
$15; County of Huron, indigent,
$20.25; M. E. Clarke, acct,,. 55-06;
Seaforth Motors, acct., $1.88; Bald --
win Hardware, acot., $24.35; Sea -
forth Lumber, acct., $1.92; Willis'
Shoe Store. acct., $9.90; E. Boyce,
acct., $18; G. Boussey, acct., $3;
P.U.C., acct., $342.49; G. A. Siris &
Sons, acct., $24.26; Rowcliffe Mot-
ors, acct., $41.88; George F. El-
liott, acct„ $70; County of Huron,
tax levy, $14,249.94; Library, tax
levy, $2,290.66; High School Dis-
trict, r t ax
t levy, $31,558.91;
Sep ar-ate School, tax levy, $3,726.64; B.
M. Ross, on account, $700.
Install 1 NewOfficers
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At First Church ur Club
Necessity of cultivating enthusi-
asm, but at the same time of con-
taining it within proper channels,
was emphasized by Rev. D..Glenn
Campbell. when he addressed the
annual meeting of the Men's Club
of First Church on Tuesday night,
"It is too easy to become pestimis.-
tic in the world as it is today,"
Mr, Campbell -laid, "We must re-
member the good things. We must
remember the enthusiasm of the
Apostles in our living."
Enthusiasm can be for good or
for evil, depending on one's in-
clination, he said, but enthusiasm
in itself is not enough. It must be
directed properly. As an example,
he indicated the enthusiasm which
was typical of Hitler, but which
had led to The tragedy of the Sec-
ond World Way.'
Sometimes, those who are over-
ly enthusiastic can present as great
a problem as those with no en-
thusiasm. And equally difficult is
he who exhibits a cynicism in his
enthusiasm. Another problem of
the enthusiast, who is not objec-
tive, is the man who bas had a
broad experience in a particular
line, and who, as a result, is criti-
cal of enthusiasms exhibited • by
others in similar lines.
Summing up, the speaker em-
phasized again the fact that in
these difficult days each must learn
to be more enthusiastic in relation
to the work with which one is
faced from time to time. Properly
safeguarded, enthusiahm can be a
great enemy to pessimism, he said.
President Fred E. Willis presid-
ed at the meeting, which saw a
new slate of officers elected for the
coming year. Incoming president
is James A. Murray, and assisting
him on the executive are: Scott
Cluff, vice-president; K. I. McLean,
secretary -treasurer, and Rose Ham-
ilton, Elmer Rivers, William BaU
and Reith Sharp.
The meeting enjoyed piano selec-
tions by Evan Hoffman. The speak-
er was introduced by Keith Sharp
and the appreciation of the meet-
ing to him was expressed by J. G.
Mullen.
In a short business session, the
club indicated its approval of a
proposal to establish a plaque on
which vrould be indicated the
names of members of the congre-
gation who had served in World
Wars I and II.
Matthew Armstrong
Marks 90th Birthday
M. Armstrong, former well -
:known Hullett resident, who
now lives retired in Seaforth,
will cedebrate his 90th birth-
day next Tuesday.
A former reeve of Hullett,
he enjoys excellent health,
and with Mrs. Armstrong
marked the 66th anniversary
of their marriage last March.
Mrs. Armstrong is 86.
His many friends will join
The Expositor in wishing him
many happy returns of the day.
New Postmaster
Is Sworn In At
Seaforth Office
Appointment of a new Postmas-
ter in Seaforth was announced
Tuesday, when Frederick E. Willis
was sworn into office. Mr. Willis
was sworn in by District Inspector
H. F. Murray, of Walkerton.
The appointment. of Mr. Willis
by the Civil Service Commission
followed competitive examinations
which were held there some months
ago. The appointment became nec-
essary following the sudden pass-
ing of the late C. P. Sills. Since
Mr. Sills' death, Miss Ruth Cluff
has been acting -postmaster.
Mr. Willis, 44, who is married,
with three children, is the son of
Mr. and ,Mrs, J. E. Willis, Sea -
forth. He was born here and re-
ceived his education in Seaforth
Public School and Seaforth Col-
legiate Institute. Following his
graduation he joined the staff of
the Dominion Bank and later, on
leaving the bank, served in hotels
in London, Sarnia and Chaham.
Since the war he has been on the
F. Kling staff.
Always active in the Middlesex -
Huron Regiment, Mr. Willis enlist-
ed soon after the outbreak of war
and served overseas from June,
.1940, to October, 1945. Originally
with the Elgin Regiment, he later
was R.Q,M-S., WO II with t he
First Canadian Armoured Carrier
Regiment (Kangaroos). He holds
the Long Service Efficiency Medal,
District SS Workers
Convene at Goderich
Sunday School workers of var-
ious denominations from many
parts of Huron County- gathered in
the Baptist Church in Goderich on
Wednesday-, Oct. 13, for a most
helpful and inspiring convention.
Mr. Earl E. Hamilton. of Wingham,
presided at both sessions with
Mrs. E. Donaldson and Miss Helen
Besse at the organ. -
Mr. Charles Scott, of Auburn,
set the tone of the convention with
the theme story. Excellent discus-
sion groups featured the afternoon
session. these being led by Rev.
H. C. Burkhoied, Rev. D. MacRae,
of Wingham: Rev. D. G. Campbell,
of Toronto: Mrs. F. Powell. Clin-
ton,. Mrs. H. Burrell, Wingham:
Mr. M. Stephens. Goderich: Rev.
G. Watt. Dungannon, and Rev. S.
Finlay, Goderich.
The highlight of the• convention.
was the challenging address de-
livered by the guest. speaker, Rev.
H. C. Burkholder, of Toronto, gen-
eral secretary of the O.C.C.E. He
emphasized the great responsibil-
ity of parents and Sunday School
teachers in putting- the "touch of
God" on the lives of Mir boys and
girls and young people. He also
showed that backing up their teach-
ing with their ictintis is of the ut-
most importance.
The following officers were in-
stalled for 1954-55: president, Earl
E. Hamilton. Wingham; first vice-
president. Frank Ftaithby, Auburn:
second vice-president, Sam Scott.
Seaforth; secretary, Mrs. Gilbert
Beecroft, Belgrave; treasurer, Wal-
ter C. Smith, Teeswater; executive
members. Charles Stewart, Clin-
ton; Harry Snell, Londesboro:
Mrs. F. Marshall, Blyth; Harvey
Johnston, Walton: Mrs- t'. Powell,
Clinton; Rev, G. Finlay, Goderich:
Rev. D. Glenn Campbell. Seaforth.
Trip to Chicago
For John McGavin
John McGavin, who was one of
the fnembera of the Huron County
team at the International Match
at Breslau last week, had the high-
est score in his class and has been
awarded a trip to Chicago.
The weather conditions obtain-
ing while the Huron team was com-
peting were among the worst dur-
ing the match.
Stories Will Appear
Ip Next Issue
it is regretted that a num-
ber of reports of church meet-
ings and other stories were re-
ceived too late for inclusion ;n
this week's issue. Mese will
appear in the next Issue of
The Expositor.
Correspondents and advertis-
ers are reminded that The Ex-
positor forms close Wednesday
at noon to provide Jai earlier
delivery.
Seaforth Assessment Is Hig
lore People Here, More Dogs
Seeforth s assessment has in-
creased to $87,290, it was revealed
at the meeting of Council on Fri-
day evening when ')sown Assessor
W. E. Southgate presented the roll
for -1955.
Approximately one-quarter of the
increase is as a result of new resi-
dential construction in the town,
and the remainder arose following
a re -assessment of domestic ac-
commodation which took place
during the past summer .by the
County Assessor, Alex Alexander,
working in conjunction with Mr.
Southgate, It was the first alt -
over review which had been un-
dertaken since the yardstick meth-
od of assessing was adopted sever-
al years ago. In discussing his re-
port with the Coupcil, Mr. South-
gate indicated that a similar re-
view of commercial properties
would be undertaken during the
following year. During the period
under review, population increas-
ed by 22, he told council, the total
now being 2,150. According to the
toll, there are 125 dogs in the
town, an increase of 15.
Council agreed that Court of Re-
vision would be held on November
5, providing County Assessor Alex-
ander could find it possible to be
present at that time. Mr. South-
gate indicated that Mr. Alexander
had asked that the court be con-
vened at a date which would' per-
mit his attendance.
Mayor E. A. McMaster presided
at the meeting at which all coun-
cillors, except Councillors Crich
and Sharp, were present. In open-
ing the meeting. the Mayor inform-
ed council that he had obtained in-
formation in connection with equip-
ment necessary to plow sidewalks
free of snow during the coming
winter, and that he had been in-
formed that a tractor -driven plow-
would
lowwould be the most suitable type.
Council agreed to an amendment
to the contract for the construction
of the sewage disposal plant which
would provide for the installation
of an automatic device to raise and
lower the agitator arms in the dis-
posing unit. The amount involved
was $670. It was pointed out that
the engineers, who designed the
system, while no reference had been
made to such a device in initial
specifications, now considered that
it was most essential.
Details in connection with the
work in progress to provide for a
sewage distribution system and the
disposal unit were discussed by
council, and Councillor Leslie,
chairman of the Special Sewage
Committee. It was agreed that it
would .be desirable to extend the
distribution line running along the
lane east of and parallel to Main
Street to a point where it would
abutt the property line along Gode-
rich St. East. This would mean
that rather than stopping approxi-
mately in the middle of Goderich
St. East, the line would be con-
tinued across to the north side of
the street and would permit I.rop-
erty owners in that immediate area
to be served. The Mayor told
council that he had discussed the
matter with the contractor and
that this additional amount of line
would cost $115.50. Council agreed
that the work should proceed, pro-
viding that the addition was ap-
proved by the engineer.
Payments amounting to $13,505
for sewer work were authorized,
including a payment of $1,596,55
for the purchase of sewer pipe.
This latter amount is to be deduct-
ed from the amount payable to
the B. C. Construction Company, it
was indicated..
Council was told that the Sani-
tary Engineer of the Huron Coun-
ty Health Unit wished to discuss
the sewage installation with coun-
cil, particularly with respect to
the manner in which connections
were being made to the distribu-
tion system, and that it was nec-
essary that such connections be in-
spected by and receive the ap-
proval of the Health Unit. Coun-
cillor Christie, who raised the is-
sue, said' that Inspector Empy had
expected to meet council on the
following Monday night when it,
at that time, had been understood
the council meeting would be held.
Clerk Wilson was instructed to
contact the inspector by telephone
to tell him that he could meet
council at a special meeting on
Monday night.
By -Law 563 was introduced, giv-
en its several readings, and finally
passed. The by-law makes provi- I
sron for the borrowing from time
to .time of `iueh funds as may be
required to- finance the sewer pro-
gram spending sale of the deben-
tures. As soon as final details in
connection with Municipal Board
Huron Crop Damage.
May Exceed $500,000
Huron bean growers may suffer
losses totalling more t.han half a
million dollars, according to a stu-
c,y-'completed by Huron Agricultur-
al Representative, G. W. Montgom-
ery. The loss follows almost con-
tinuous rain that fell during the
past month.
It was estimated edrlier this
year that some 58.t1011 to 60,000
acres—a record number --of beans
would net Huron County- farmers
one and a half million dollars.
Mr. Montgomery said that 8.15
inches of rain fell the first two
weeks in October, which represent-
ed an ail -time record. The county
experienced 7.73 inches of rain in
one month during the early sum-
mer back in the 1940's.
Approximately 25 to 30 per cent
of this year's white bean crop has
Northside United Has
?7th Anniversary
The 77th anniversary of North-
side united Church was observed
last Sunday at the morning and
evening service, wizen the anni-
versary preacher was Rev. T. V.
Hart, B.A., R,D., of Birch Cliff
United Church, Toronto. The dyn-
amic young preacher delivered two
inspiring sermons; the morning
theme was "Christ's Mission For
His Church," and. in the evening,
"Christ's Promised Power For His
Church." "The day is gone," said
Rev. Hart. "when church members
could be complacent and at ease;
we are called to pilgrims . . ,
going forth to witness, a pilgrim
people for the most high God."
the senior and junior choirs, un-
der the leadership of Mr. and Mrs.
James A. Stewart and Miss Mabel
Turnbull, ted in the ministry of
music. They were assisted by Mr.
Jack Nicholson, guest soloist from
Toronto. His excellent presenta-
tion of Hamblen's "Bells Over Jor-
dan'' and Mozart's, "When I Sur-
vey the Wondrous Cross," will long
be remembered.
The services were led by the
minister, Rev, John Stinson. At
the evening service he was assist-
ed by Rev. J. H. James, of St.
Thomas.' Anglican Church; Rev, D.
Glenn Campbell, of First. Presby-
terian Church, and Rev, W. E. Mil-
roy, of Egmondville United Church.
Despite the weabber, good congre-
gations were present, and the an-
niversary offering amounted to
$965.01,
.xLNeu•A.iAiNwnxw.
been harvested. with 10 per cent
sent to the processors. One-half.
of the bean crop that is lett has
been polled, with the other half
still to be taken off.
Assuming that the weather con-
tinued dry, Mr. Montgomery esti-
mated that it would be five to 10
days before the ground would be
in condition for anything further
to be done to the crops.
Only 25 per cent of the silage
corn has been cropped and with the
bad frosts it is expected this crop
will also suffer a heavy loss. 1f
weather conditions clear up the
late turnip crop can be saved, in
spite of some rot. The early tur-
nips are getting too big, he said.
Harvesting operations are at a
definite standstill in the county
this week. Soil eonditions are too.
wet for either the harvesting of
silage corn or for plowing. from
the appearances of many fields. a
considerable acreage of fall wheat
is likely to be 0roe sed out,
District Couple Honored
At Community Centre
Over 350 attended a reception in
the Seaforth Community Centre
Friday evening in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. Mervin Godkin, newly-
weds.
ewlyweds. The couple were presented
with a studio couch, platform
rocker and a purse of money dur-
ing an intermission. Irvin .lohn-
sten read an address and Roy El•
liolt made the presentation.
Music for dancing was supplied
bytheNite-
ity ter. , composed of
Jim Hopper, John Grummett, Andy
and Bill McDougall and Maurice
Love.
Serve Turkey Buffet,
Proceeds Are $253
Two hundred persons enjoyed a
turkey buffet dinner in the school
room of First Preshyterian Church
on Tuesday evening, when the Fire
side Group sponsored this success-
ful event. While dinner was being
served, Mrs. M. R. Rennie played
suitable music on the organ.
The room was decorated with
late fall leaves, colored balloons
and streamers, which made a pleas-
ant autumn effect. The tables were
arranged with autumn decorations,
end -the men servers: in their white
caps, created a festive spirit. Pro-
ceeds' amounted to 5253.
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approval of the debenture by-law period of the day.
are worked out, the debentures Council approved the appoint
ment of Leslie Beattie las a, mem-
ber of the Community Centre
Board, to fill the unexpired portion.
of the term of the late C. P. Sills.
The finance committee w a s
charged with the responsibility of
preparing a financial report which
would indicate to ratepayers in
town the ,financial picture of the
town. This decision followed a
long discussion in which various
methods of making such informa-
tion available were discussed. May-
or McMaster showed council sam-
pies of reports which had been pre-,
pared by other municipalities, and
indicated that in his opinion the
public was entitled: to a satisfac-
tory statement. He said that the
P.U.C. was considering issuing such
a statement and felt that at the
same time a statement of the town
affairs should be available.
Clerk' Wilson told council that it
had been the custom to issue a
statement for many years prior to
nomination meeting, but that die
Municipal Act no longer required:
such a report. Instead, he said, the
act does require an extract from
the auditors' statement, but this
can not be made available until
probably May or June of any given
year.
"A complicated s t a t em e n t
doesn't mean much to the aver-
age person. It's just a bunch of
figures," Reeve Scoins stated, "but
if, cm the other hand, a statement
is put out clearly, they, know the
picture, and it should be in com-
mon ordinary figures." It was felt
that an abstract of the auditors'
report would not provide the infor-
mation which the average citizen
desired, and that it would not be
enlightening:
Councillor Christie suggested the
cussed the matter with the town report could show the finalized
solicitor and with others, and that figures for 1953 and at the' same
it was felt that such a by-law time contain an estimate for 1954,
might work unnecessary hardships. and council generally appeared to
At the previous meeting of conn-: favor this move. The finance com-
cil, the street committee had been mittee is to, make the necessary
instructed to have prepared and arrangements.
present to council a draft by-law View Silver Creek
because of complaints which had Members of council reported on
originated at several points in the a trip which the council had taken
town when vehieles had been left , some days previously to look over
parked on certain streets over a.
period of several days. As a re- the layout oP Silver Creek, a.nd par-
tfcularly a.s it was related to the
sult of the chairman's explanation, !new disposal plant being construct -
no action was taken. led to serve Seaforth. All members•
In the absence of Councillor' of council, with the exception of
Crich, chairman of the Fire and ' Mayor McMaster' and Councillor
Water Committee. Reeve Scoins Close. had taken the trip.
told council that as far as he knew! It was the feeling of council that
there was nothing to report. The i the creek as it existed was mi-
stime am report as presented b •
Councillor J. T. Scott, in the ab Whitely wide to carry the flow.
senee of Councillor Keith Sharp, ;While It was crooked, there ap-
chairman of the Property Com- i reared to be considerable current
mittee. i and the water was flowing suffici-
Ient.ly fast to carry across the Cluff
Health Unit Responsible iptoperty to the Egmondville flats.
Councillor Christie indicated that It was reported that Scott Cluff,
he had discussed the problem !who at a previous meeting with
which arose as a result of .junk Tuckersmith Council, had been in-
yerds being located in the town � dicated as being opposed to the dis-
Hays.
Attorney H. Glen � posal of sewage in the manner as
Hays. He had been told by the proposed, was not worrying about
Crown Attorney that the Health the disposal. Councillors reported
l'nit could lay charges. The re -
him -as being quite happy.
sponsibility of preparing a suitable Councillor Close who had discus -
restrictive by-law had been given stone with Mr. Cluff about the mat -
the property committee at the last ter, reported him as indicating that
meeting of council. he would .like 'the river left as it
Mayor McMaster tabled a copy is,' He said that there had been a
of a by-law which is in effect in lot of talk about what he wanted,
London Township and which was hut ail he wanted was to leave it
found to provide means by which as it is. He felt that the condi-
control cou4d he exercised over tion would be much improved af-
iunk yarda. He indicated to rout- •ter the new plant is in operation.
ril that it might he wise if Sea- Reeeve Scoins, too, was of the
forth adopted a similar by -SI opinion that it was not necessary
Council took noeact.ion. other than to straighten the river, or that part
to suggest that the Health I nit of it which ran through the Cluff
should lay such charges as may be farm. He thought possibly a
necessary to control the situation short, portion of the river as it
that PXiSIPd. left Seaforth should be widened
Approval was given to -the ;rant• some .six feet, or at least cleared
ing of a building permit to M. E. mit in similar manner as had been
Clarke to provide for the construe- done sometime before.
lion of a porch, amounting 10 5300. Apparently the engineer wants a
Council pawed a by-law to provide new river in a straight line, Mayor
for additional street expenditures ylcalaster commented. It appears
in order to make application for a Ihat it isn't needed, and certainly
supplementary erant., would be a costly operation, he
Renew Police Contract said. It was agreed that. remnants
Councillor Close expressed the 01' a former dam on the flats should
opinion of council following a dis- be removed after attention had
cussion of the work being done by been called to the elevation by'
the Provincial Police Detachment. Reeve Scoins.
in the town. when he said: "I think Councillor Scott agreed to, the
w should keep P sh t 1 1 them • they
are river being left as it is. He was
doing mighty good work and it concerned, however, that some.
would be foolish to let them go." thing be done to find out what is
Council had before it a report from holding the water north of the rail -
the Commissioner of Police in way tracks, If it is the railway
which it was 'indicated that the bridge, then the railway should be
contract would conte up for re- approached, he said.
newa.l'at the end. of the year, and 'Councillor Leslie felt that if the
that. the present. detachment of railway was approached it would,
two constables would be continued be found that an effort would be
for another year under a new con- made to clear the trouble if it ex-
tract which would provide for an fisted. He said that. other culverts
annual payment of $6,960.00. in passing through railway property!
addition to this, certain office east of town had been widened by
ifurniture was required, as well as the railway after representations
authority for the Installation of had been made. Summing up the
telephones in the homes, of the discussion, Councillor Scott point -
constables.
it was suggested that ed out that at the joint meeting
provision should be made for gar- with Tuckersmith, it had been inr-
age accommodation for the police dicated by the township that the'
vehicle. Council agreed to the re- prime objection to the sewer dijs.
newel of the contract, posal plans was as a result of the
Public Holiday condition that would exist at the
ltemembrance tray' will be de- Cluff farm, and that the C'dilnaneftta
clared a public holiday in Sealor•th, of Tuekersmsith were aa a result iii
council decided after the matter criticisms which Mr. Cluff ha
had been raised by Councillor J. made. "I am glad that we hay''i :+,
T. Scott. Councillor Scott pointed had thin discussion,",he grid, "bws
out that members of the Canadian cause it indicates' this tt._thhat Wig;
Legion preferred the whole day be not the ease, Mr. Cltlf ,drtle {{�
declared a holiday, rather than, a want any Changes Made."
r'
will be offered for sale, Clerk Wil-
son said. -
Reporting for the street commit-
tee, Councillor Close, chairman of
that committee, said that ,during
the past month considerable work
had been done by town employees
on the streets. This included
painting of safety lines at a num-
ber of intersections. as well as the
rem•ovaj of several trees. He ask-
ed for instructions as to steps, to
be taken when private sidewalks
were disturbed as a result of roots
from a tree located on town prop-
erty. He indicated that insofar as
he himself was concerned, he felt
there was a liability on the part
of the town to repair the sidewalk,
and council agreed with him that
that seemed to be the fair thing.
to do. Insofar as the removal of
a tree located on Goderich St.
East, in front of the property of
Seaforth Lumber Ltd, was con-
cerned: council told the Street
Committee that that committee was
responsible, and that it should take
whatever action it deemed to be
best.
Use Horse Plow
Reporting as instructed in con-
nection with the snowplowing of
sidewalks, Councillor Close said it
was the opinion of his committee,
that since the town already owned
a plow and a horse and had help
available, the best thing would be
to use this equipment on a trial
basis during the coming winter. It
was considered that if a start was
made at the beginning of the sea-
son, no difficulty would result.
No action was taken by council
in connection with a by-law to pro-
hibit parking over extended per-
iods on town streets, when Coun-
cillor Close said that he had dis-