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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-10-02, Page 1121st Year', 3A/ho1e'Ner-5873 6 1, 6 6, :SEAFORTH 'ONTARIO' 'THURS 61, " ocrbagR 2 1980— 24 PAGES $14 a year in adeanee Single 6py 35 CentS , BY YVONNE'REYNOLDs municipal drains. We really appreciate his ' help." , , There's 4 long, long trail avainding, from Seaforth to Hensall. This trail is ' - "We prefer to go over drainage tile, but blazed ' with lengths of bright yello,w need three feetof cover", McDace nestiamenrpilienhaterrertripgaquieeer..ngetee_foreinaneRon_Lawienceeexplains, ddifewe dornt have it, we go under." along -the edge of Tuckersmith ToWnship . is.a mobile photographic darkroom) and is holding little x-rays up to aoscope to check each weld for imperfections. Repairs are made at once. No-time-is-wasterei-everyoneeiseahning. Int a completion date of October 17. After that comes the test, or rather, two of therm Union Gas pipeline inspector Bob Bryant outlines the methods that ensure there are no leaks or breaks in the pipeline. "We will send air through at 100 pounds pressure for 24 hours, and chart it", he says. "Inthe pressure goes down and stays down, we know we have a leak. A change in temperature can cause the pressure to drop overnight, but in that case the pressure will climb back up as the day gets warmer." ANOTHER TEST The line will then be subjected to a hydrostatic test. A squeeze pump will fill the entire pipeline with water forced through at approximately 1,000 pounds pressure , almost three times the rate at which the gas will flow. Any leak or break Will be pinpointed by a geyser of weter breaking through to the surface. "This pipeline is being surveyed from zero. If there are any problems, we'll spot them easily because we know every meter of -this line", Terry Moore declares confidently. Mr. Moore and Mr. Bryant, both with sideroad 5 and 6,) tie has little -comfort for all those farmers Witarg , who tediously pick stone!' each year, . seeting on? -- Union Gas is adding an extra lindo • hoping there wil be no more next spring. e "The topsoil here is nice, but underneath reinforce Service to the Clinton-GoderiCh- there's lots oilstones", says he, speaking area. Beginning almost at 'Highway ,''the completed line will tie into.tJe Goderich frowhin flurestmhranLdawerxepnecrieenstcreoils around the. line at the railway tracks, tu nel ahead to Highway 4, make a left turn for about 300 work area, easually munching a seemingly a • endless supply of unshelled sunflower feet, and tie into the Clinton line a total endless of 16,770 metres (about 10 ntifee for those who are not metric -minded). McOace Construction Company ofeLon-1 don, who have been hired by Union Gas, began to work at the S4forth end September2. Almost immediately they ran into problems with stones. "For approximately five kilometres the trenchers were pulling out stones up to two feet in diameter", says Terry Moore, chief inspector gni this job for Union Gas. He holdir out his bent arms with just the fingertips touching, to illustrate his state+ !Ilea, "The machines Weren't builtforihat kind of digging, and kept breaking.dOwn." Mr. Moore is alio surprised at the amount a drainage tile the then are encountering. Too close "encounters of the third kind" mean added work to repair &nudged drains. - "We have WI full co-operation from Al Nicholson, drainage and road superinten- dent for Tuckersmith", Mr. Moore says. "fte's been out a couple of tirnes, on Saturdays too, when we were crossing ON GUARD DUTY — Although Pam Carnochan and her new friend were sitting at one of the entrance gates at the Ciderfest Sunday afternoon, it didn't -mean the pair was trying to keep anyone out. Pam, one of the Seaforth Junior Farmers who operated the gates, met her furry companion when it was left for a few moments at the post .by its owner. See Ciderfest photo spread on page 5. (Photo by Ellis) seeds and trading good natured banter with his 23 man crew, he 'is carefully checking -each phase of the construction against a standard acquired during his 16 years with McDace: Nothing escapes his alert attention. Although normally the men work happily and heartily 10 hours it day, six days a week, work was shut down early last Friday because the exceptionally high winds continually blew out the welders' torches. As the two welding outfits move from join to join, another truck pulls in behind. Rob Johnston and Todd Kearney of Indu-Test Inspection have been hired by Union Gas te test each weld almost as soon as it is completed. XRAY EACH WELD First, Todd clamps a camera contain- ing radio -active material on one side of a weld, and a numbered, canvas -enclosed film strip on the other. Thecarhera operates on the same principles as those used to take medical x-rays of the human body. Within 20 minutes Rob has developed the filin (his compeny's the Chatham office •htf Union Gas, are enjoying their working visit to this area. "I'm quite impressed with Seaforth. It's great to go into the stores", -.- Mr. Bryant heituriteett Their only disappointment was the Seaforth Fall Fair. "We got there after work en Friday, about seven, and everything was over. Chatham's fair is too commercial. We wanted to see the quilting and handicrafts and au the things that make a small-town fair so interesting" adds Mr. Moore. "And we were ready to spend money!" - Union Gas is spending a great deal of money on this extra pipeline, "looping" the existing line to increase thee volume of gas to present and future customers in the Clinton-Goderich area. Even ugh the new line may go past your door, a c pany spokesman eerie it is not economica feasible to hook l'at-ordinary householder with the usual stove and frig, washer and dryer into the line. Volume is the decidng deciding factor. 'However, if you are operating a couple of grain cleyers....Union Gas just may talk business, Editor's Note: The Huron Expositor hopes to follow up this story, and let readers know the results of the pipeline - tests.) 4. Reeve won'f run again ea. Reeve John Flannery, one i�f StafterthSha long time repreenntatives on Huron 'County council, has decided.' he wilt not seek re-election in the November municipal election. Mr. Flannery. a ve. teran of municipal politics. said he felt it was the "starting of a new era, and that maybe it was time'for a young fellcrai to get started," when an- nouncing his retirement. A major concern of the reeve as he leaves office is that he has noticed council is getting older during the past few years. "Young people just don't have the time to sery on council." he said. He saidit was a-diffecult thecislon tertti ate. but added, "It isritt going to be any easier two years from now than it is now." eir.Flatmery first entered politics in '1959 when he took the late Scott Habkirk's spot on council. He served until 1965 when he became mayor, a post he held for two years. He's been reeve since 1969. In his two decades of political service the reeve missed only one council meeting when he was away in Vancouver. "You've got to be there," he noted. adding that if a councillor misses a meeting, things often come up that he will need to know later on. "It takes three years before you can really say you know what's going on." he said. Mr. Flannery said one of his greatest honours was in seeing the opening of the Strifortir Community Hospital in 196.5. ' Another major project for the community Please turn to page 3 Over 3,500 visit Ciderfest , The sixth annual Ciderfest, expanded to two days drew over 3,500 visitors to the Van Egmond site and raised about S1000 more than last year's Paul Carroll, Van Egmond Foundation diairman, said Monday gross receipts from the Ciderfest are between S4300 to S4500. Mr: Carroll said the foundation should. Malin about S3,000 from the Ciderfest, money which will be applied directly to the capital building fund. While cider sales dropped slightly, there were one-third more flea market booths and 500 more visitors Than at last year's event. Since organizers expected cider sales to be down following the disease scare in the Toronto area, they cut their order back by 100 gallons before the Ciderfest. Even with the cutback, Mr. Carroll said sales were down by approximately 100 gallons. Mr. Carroll said however, volunteers selling the cider found few questions were asked • about the safety of the drink. Saturday health authorities said they had narrowed their investigation to a speeific batch of cider from a farm in the Halton region. Ciderfest's _beverage came from Larnbton County. In addition to cider pressing, a tradition- al of the Ciderfest. Huron County Roneer fvfuseuni staff demonstrated how, tomalce apple butter. Mr. Carroll seid museum staff and members of the Van Egmond Foundation .stayed until 5 ann. Monday mottling to make the butter, cooked in an iron kettle over an open fite. The apple butter will be sold at the Van Egmond Foundation's Fiddler's Jamboree at SDHS on Oatober 26. SATURDAY'S TURNOUT • The only disappointing part of the Gderfest was the poor turnout at the Bavarian beer tent Saturday afternoon. The main factor according to Mr. Carroll was the weather "it was just too cold." He said the foundation won't really make any profit on proceeds from the Baverian tent. On Saturday • night, a "respectable audience" of about 200 people attended the Sippin' Cider Concert. held at the high school. The concert featured Ed Gyurki. seven time Canadian fiddle champ and local entertainers. Mr. Carroll said the two-day schedule for Gderfest events is "a pattern of events we'll work oni" He added the Van Egmond Foundation will be holding a post-mortem next week to discuss changes for next year. For example. he said. organizers are considering having the Rea market on both days. This year. there were 33 flea market vendors at the Ciderfest. an increase from 22 last year. • Mr. Carroll said the expanded Ciderfest is also of secohdary benefit to the Seaforth business community. This year. Seaforth Junior Fanners provided hay wagon rides between the Van Egmond grounds and Garage Goodies They described the material as "juhkeroo", but there were some real bar- ' gains to be had at ,a .garege sale staged by Chalk St. residentSaturday. The sale was so successful, and so much fun, thaitsome feel the town should consider making it a regular event... .Pg. 7 Starting Early The pros are hard at it now, e5 why shouldn't things get underway for younger hockey players? They have. Instruction at the Gar Raker Hockey School began Friday with power skating instruct- ions, and will continue until next Friday. See Paul Ellis' story.... pg. 11. Classic 'Flieks You have ta wait a long time before you cnn even hope to •see them on television, but if you like classic films, then a oaurse by Seaforth High Scheel teacher Dick .Burgess on end celluloid greats could save you a lotig wait. Story and pictures....Pg. 14. Furrow Fights Huron county held its plow- ing match on Saturday at the farm of county warden Bill Morley in Usborne Township When the duet had finally settled, more than $1600 in prize money had been dished out. We have a story and pictures....Pg. 24. "felin.re,72.e'Ller.,X,7,217i1 " downtown Seaforth Saturday. Some store owners arranged window displays to complement the Ciderfest activities. ads-. Carroll said when the capital works project is completed at the Van ekmond house. the foundation would like to make the Ciderfest the moneymaking project which will provide a significant portion of the site's operating expenses. This year, volunteer labour was again an importarit element in the Ciderfest's success. Mr. Carroll said about 40 wilunteers worked on the event, including menthes of the Seaforth Junior Farmers and the Seaforth Lions Club. as eel) as members of the Van Egmond Foundation and staff from the Fiuton County Pioneer Museum. Mr. Carroll said the Lions were invoieerf because Van Eginiand Foundation members helped the dub with their flea market at their Lions Carnival earlier this year. The Lions club then returned the favour -a kind of reciprocal arrangement between community organizations which Mr. Carroll feels is important. This year's Ciderfest included a number of different displays. both inside the Van E,ginond house and on the grounds. • • Dorothy Williams co-ordinated an out- standing quin displae in the iivieg teams of the house; John and Ina Fisher of Clinton showed a collection of antique Notice-, buttons and button hooks: Mary Jane Betttes displayed her collection of dolls from around the world. and the Museum of Indian Archaeology also arranged an exhibit on their wok. Margaret McCowan arranged a display of pioneer costumes, and flower arrange- ments scattered around the home were done by members of the Seaforth Horticul- tural Society. An antique car display on the grounds of the house attracted many visitors. and ihe Huron County Pioneer Museum staff demonstrated the pioneer skill of rope - :taking. Paul Carroll said Van Egmond Founda- tion member a were "very pleased" with this year's Ciderfest. A draw for a quilt made by foundation members wa.e won by Betty Glanville ofthe Walfori area. • ' FROM HERE TO INFINITY — A long line of men and equipment is at work installing a gas pipeline between Seafurth and Hensall. (Photo by Reynolds) High deposit irks ravel operators BY ALICE OMB Glenn Chesney.linanager of the Frank Kling Ltd gravel pit in McKillop Township. said aggregate producers around the province are concerned about the elight cents per tonne security fee pit operators must pay effective Jae. 1. 1981. The security fee will he paid to the Treasurer of Ontario by lacenced pit and parry operators to guarantee pits will be rehabilitated in the future. Rehabilitation ern include returning the land to agricultural use or making it into a recreational area. and the deposit is returned when rehabilitation is completed. Recently. 158 more townships in the province came under the Pits and Quarries Centro] Act. In the past. pit operators paid only two cents per ton as a security deposit for future pit rehabilitation. Among the townships. now coming under the legislation will be townships in Huron and Perth counties. Craig Laing. newhhappointed pits and quarries inspector with the Ministry of Natural Resources. Wingham office, said a 1979 survey done by the ministry showed there are 209 active pits and quarries in Huron County and 175 abirhcloned or inactive gravel pits. However, of the 209 active pits. 71 are used only to supply gravel to their owners. FEWER IN PERTH Perth County has much fewer gravel pits -57 active pits. 54 inactive or abandoned pits- and 17 pits used only by their Owners. When the act was passed in 1971, pits and quarries in the Niagara Escarpment eerridor and areas around major metropolitan centres were covered. Now the bulk of Ontario's aggregate producers will be cantered by the Natural Resources Minister James Auld gelid. "The operators are reimbursed after rehabilitation and we hope this increase will be an incentive to ormipiete re'habilitation of their sites in a shorter period of timed' Workshops to explain the legislation to lore sand and gravel pit operators will be held by the Ministry of Natural Resources at the Willett Conservation Area office on Oct. 21, and Oct. 23. MEET WITH COUNCILS Mr. Laing said he's also prepared to meet with local councils to outline how the legislation will effect them. The pits and quarries inspect& %ill he meeting with McKillop council next Monday. Mr. Laing said right nedv, councils seem to be mainly concerned about what's going to happen do the price of gravel, new that operators are paying the eight cent per metric tonne security deposit. He said some councils are also concerted whether gravel will be available for road work in the future. Mr. Laing said if a township or the fvfinistry of Transportation and Communi- cation requires gravel for muiticipal uses, they can apply to Natural Reeourees for a "wayside permit." For a S25 fee, contract- ors are allowed to mine the pit for gravel used for road or srwage contracts. A written promise must be given that the pit will be rehabilitated in the future by contractors nr the pit owner. Mr. Lenin said the application filled out when the licence is isseed Must explein how the site Will be stripped, and must include site plans and future rehabili- tation plans. Please turn to page 3 , .r.