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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-05-22, Page 7 (2)REE e To conduct survey on Vanastra water system Concerned about the possibility of leaks in the Vanastra water system, Tuckersmith township council Tuesday night approved sending a resolution to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment asking for up to $1,000 from a reserve fund to conduct a survey for leakage. Acting on a complaint from Rev. Karl Boersma of Vanastra, council will send letters to three property owners asking that old motor vehicles be removed from their properties. Tneders for sub -contractors for the Vanastra Day Care Centre Spring rally for WMS The Spring Rally of the Huron WMS Presbyterial was held in Carmel Presbyterian Church, May 14. Guests were present from the Presbyterial; Exeter, Wingham and Milverton. Mrs. Enwright of Goderich presided. Pauline Brown, missionary on furlough from India, gave a very interesting account of her work in hospitals and children's homes. She also showed pictures. Mrs. Mundell synodical president gave a few remarks. Mrs. Edith Bell and Mrs. Malcolm Dougall contributed piano duets. were approved subject to sanc- tion from the Ministry of Social Services. Brenner Mechanical Con- tractors, Goderich will install the heating system for $2,998 and the plumbing for $2,485. Pfaff Electric of Exeter was awarded the electrical contract for $3,128. The tender of Carroll's Land- scaping of Vanastra for work on the new Day Care parking lot for $4,235 was approved. A Vanastra fact finding committee was named to study general operations of water and sewage systems with views to lowering costs to the ratepayers. The committee will include Russ Archer, Ted Gozzard, Rev. Karl Boersma, Scott Luckham, Ken Schmidt and Richard Lehnen. Building permits were ap- proved for Glenn Smith, a tool shed and Ronald Hopper, a mobile home. A questionnaire is being mailed to 973 property owners in the township asking approval for council to levy charges on all properties by increasing the mill rate for costs of recreation programs used by residents. These would include arenas, community centres, and swimming pools as the need arises. Before a rate is levied on taxpayers, two-thirds of the returned forms must be in BIRD CAUSES PROBLEM — Exeter firemen responded to a call early Friday night at the residence of Gerald Brenner near Farquhar. The chimney fire had apparently been caused when a bird chose it as a site fora nest.FiremanHarold Brintnell is shown cleaning out the debris. Lit- tle damage was reported to the home owned by James Gardiner 8 Sons. T -A photo favour. The need to contribute to recreation costs came about recently when Seaforth council passed a resolution levying a fee of $15 per year per person for use by non-residents at sporting events. Tuckersmith does not now participate in any Seaforth programs. Damage in basements Times -Advocate, May 22, 1975 RAP chairman has flood problems Exeter RAP committee chairman Jack Underwood had two flooding problems to discuss when he appeared before Exeter council, Tuesday. One was at Riverview Park and the other was in his own basement. To overcome the first problem, the RAP chairman suggested that council contact the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority and ask them to undertake a study to see what can be done to avoid the wash -outs which occur on the island below the dam in Riverview Park. "We want to see the situation rectified in a permanent way so it is not an annual problem," added rec director Jim McKinlay, who noted that valuable ground was being washed out each year. Council agreed to ask the Authority to investigate the situation. Later in the meeting, Under- wood had a letter before council seeking payment of $80 for damages caused when the sewer hacked up and flooded his hasement on Pryde Boulevard on April 19. 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HENSALL depth of 18 inches in his basement, damaging several motors and his freezer, while Josephson had a carpet to clean and lost the contents of several boxes when about three inches of water inundated his basement. Council agreed to submit the claims to their insurance com- pany. In a discussion on the flooding itself, Underwood explained that "a lot of water is coming from some place—or it's not getting away". Reeve Derry Boyle said part of Theatre night at South Huron Next Thursday night the theatrical talent of South Huron will be out in full form. The senior Theatre Arts students are presenting a two hour show for the general public. Frequent practices are helping to get everything in shape and the show should be good. The show is a variety type. There will be a Leonard Cohen section which includes music by some very talented students, poetry by Mr. Cohen and dancing which is being choreographed by Deb Wooden. A review of Shakespeare is also on the agenda. There will be dancing and comedy and a survey of the women in Shakespeare. Costumes for this section are very elaborate. Suzanne Bakich and her crew are responsible for this. After an intermission the remaining part of the evening will be devoted to the play "Colours in the Dark" by James Reaney which was presented by the drama students at the 1975 Huron Perth Drama Festival. The entire show should prove to be interesting and fun. The drama group would be most pleased if you would attend. There will be something to appeal to all tastes and the students would love to perform for you. Bingo played at Queensway On Monday afternoon some members of Unit 1I of Hensall United Church with Kay Mock in charge, entertained the patients by playing bingo. A sing -song was also enjoyed with Joyce Pepper at the piano. On Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Jarvis of Exeter conducted the church service and was assisted by Louise Mitchell on the piano. Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Bragg, Rob, Rodney and Tony of St. Marys, visiting with Arthur Bragg. Mrs. Schenk and Cathy visited with Hugo Schenk. Lorne and Sue Elder from Kingsville visited with Ada Smillie and Wilfred Goodwin. Mrs. Fern Desjardine visited with A. Taylor. Vera Coates and Ruby Pollen, Exeter, visited with Louise Mitchell. Ruth Johnston visited with Lynn Latimer. Terry and George Montieth. Toronto visited with Mrs. Montieth. Mrs. D. Bickerton of Scotland visited with Mrs. Montieth, and while here attended the wedding of her grandson. Earl and Dorothy Sararas. Weston visited with Elizabeth Sararas. Greta Lammie visited with Vera Iammie. Mrs. Albert Alexander visited several of the residents on Sunday. the problem may be caused by contractors who fail to cap sewer connections made to basement excavations for new homes in the area. Works superintendent Glenn Kells said this, was possible, and while these connections should be capped, he said it was often found that contractors took off the caps when it looked like rain so the basements wouldn't fill up with water. Ted Wright said he was of the opinion that people could avoid many of their problems with flooded basements if they would put an extension from their eavestroughs and get rid of water from around their foundations. Underwood agreed with this To get costs on gas tanks Exeter council don't have prices yet on installing gasoline tanks for use of their various departments, but saving money on gasoline was one of the topics at Tuesday's meeting. While looking through the accounts, Mayor Bruce Shaw asked why the departments didn't buy gas from the outlet selling it at the lowest price. He suggested this saving would be in the interests of the tax- payers when there was a noticeable spread in the price of gasoline at various retail outlets. None of the members appeared to have an answer, other than to note that council had always followed the practice of spreading the business around to all outlets. It is expected council will have an estimate on the cost of in- stalling their own tanks at the next meeting. suggestion, noting he had taken this course of action. The discussion ended without council reaching a conclusion on why so much water appears to get into the sanitary sewer system during a heavy rain. By MRS. HAMILTON HOOGINS Mr. & Mrs. Clary Storey, Hamilton were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. John Scott. Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins visited with Mrs. Mary Flynn Mitchell, Sunday afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Ferguson and family, West Lorne, were Saturday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ferguson. Louise Mardlin, Wesley, spent the holiday weekend with her grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins. Gabian Stone Calcium Chloride in 100 pound bags Sand & Stone Gravel Stone for Weeping Beds EARL LIPPERT TRUCKING LTD. 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