Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 8, 1978, p. 15

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Erin township council Residents up in arms over road deficiencies by Fines Some residents of Glende von subdivision came before Erin Township council Wed nesday night to hear Bob Long of Triton Engineering give his report on the von problem and to get some questions answered to their own problems Mr Long states in their opinion an emergency situation now exists The sub division services are In an un acceptable condition In 1973 a subdivision agreement was made with Glendevon Enterprises Limited in which they agreed to complete all the municipal requirements by June 1976 This they failed to do and a new agreement was signed with a twoyear extension and again Mr Long said they were seriously in default of their obligations by May However contracted with Capital Paving of Guelph to complete the roads During this road construction several serious deficiencies were disclosed The roads bad not been built to the proper grades much of the road gravel was Ospringe contaminated the ditches and culverts were not set to the design grades the depth of the was from to feet instead of the specified depth of feet pipe with polyethylene services were used instead of the Iron pipe with copper pipe services specified on the engineering drawings The report stated that the Township of Erin has given Glendevon every reasonable chance to complete the services but that the water distribution system must be reinstalled to the proper depth immediately as parts of it will definitely freeze during the winter Also the roads if not completed will be rough and hazardous Mr Long said the township can go ahead and get this work done and can then sue Glendevon for the cost as the developer is still the owner of the subdivision and is res ponsible Discussion got a little heated at one point when Councillor Schneider having questioned at length the reasons for all the delay finally asked Why did you let it get to this deplorable condition and was reminded by Give Beard wood that she too was a member of council Council also pointed out that the township doesnt own he property until the developer completes the work called for in the agreement and passed It back to the township therefore their hands were tied until an emergency like this a A motion was passed to authorize the Reeve and clerk to complete a contract with Construction Limited of Guelph to install a water system at a contract price of Council has been following legal advice all through and Councillor Re Id stated they should take their solicitors advice on which way to go from here and how to keep the streets if continues in de fault on Its agreement Currently Glendevon is responsible for all and maintenance Mr Turner owner of lot on Douglas Crescent said the plan called for a four foot ditch In front of his property and he now has a nine foot Doris predicts tough winter by Doris Fines Winter predictions How much are they worth I mentioned before about the numerous seed cones on the cedars The maples have been telling the same story Those little winged seeds have been filling my 1 pulled them out by the handfulls along with the leaves and twigs of course If you saw me walk around on the roof don t let it worry you I found Instead of hefting the bfg ladder all around the house and perhaps knocking out a window or two it was much Dog disease in Milton Veterinarians in Mdton are warning pet owners of a new and potentially deadly disease which has started to hit the area The disease known as Canine Viral Enteritis can be fatal to dogs Dogs contracting the illness exhibit signs of sluggishness and become sick with vomiting and bloody diarrhea Jim Christian a veterinarian with the Maplewood Clinic said he has seen one fairly definite case and two others which are not as certain easier to clean the from the top What a wonderful view you get from up there and what gorgeous weather we have had for getting our fall work done No matter if we get a rough tough old winter I will not complain I repeat will not I will just put the car in the garage and lock the door As my dad would say Legs were made before cars and I am blessed with good stanchions Hallo wo en passed very quietly with no damage done This speaks well for the young people of the comm unity and is worthy of honourable mention Trick or enters were scarcer this year too 1 am afraid I am going to be eating potato chips for a month On Nov 1 the principals of Erin and township schools met at Public school Later they attended the meeting of the principals of grade and schools at the Willow Road school in Guelph The Art Van which was at the school this week was interesting having on display paintings by His training in art while in China for three years was honoured by having his work Turkey roll Continued from Page The special guest was then introduced She was Mrs Bruce Reynolds from Kenelworth Purpose or Mrs Reynolds visit to the meeting was to demonstrate how to make a turkey roll She brought along about a IS lb turkey and all the necessary equipment to prepare the bid two knives a butcher knife and a paring knife With great skill and terity In just about half an hour she had taken the meat off the bones and a beautiful stuffed turkey roll was made ready for the oven She commented as she demonstrated and answered many questions as she went along to the benefit of all onlookers Mrs Alma Sin clair on behalf of members thanked Mrs Reynolds and gave her a small token of appreciation Mrs Eileen Burt as con verier of Agriculture and Canadian Industry called on Mrs for the motto Conveners Mrs E Burt Mrs Given and Mrs Koperdraad gave a two minute report Mrs Agnes gave an interesting talk about her ancestors dating back from the year The committee in charge of refreshments assisted the Hostess when angel cake ice cream tea and coffee was served during a social half hour The annual Turkey Supper at Balllnafad Church on Saturday night was as usual a great success With the help of all as many as 300 tickets were sold In advance There were three settings of 100 each time Those that were helping mode a fourth set ting Several dinners were sent out so well over were fed People standing and chatting outside the church made It hard to believe it was November A bus load of Physical Geography students from Heights jour neyed to one day last wee They visited the Sanderson Farm to view and examine the Esker Apparently It is one of the few left In Ontario The annual EbHo riding Club Banquet and awards night was held at the Erin Legion Hall on Saturday Two hundred and twenty sat down ito a roast beef dinner Tocher orchestra provided music for dancing Mrs Himes of Toronto visited with the Lawrs this past weekend Visitors at the Smith Farm McLean were the delegates and they brought back in formative reports which they gave and shared with all Next Sunday will be Mission Sunday Rev Jeff Davison and Mr will be in the pulpit and present a dialogue on the nature of Mission There is to be a question and answer period It was announced that Rev Kelvin Johnston former minister of Church will be the guest speaker for the Anniversary Services at St Andrews Church In Georgetown on Sunday November 19 The Service will be at 10 a Two minute suence was observed at the end of the pastoral prayer during the church service on Sunday in memory of those who died In two World Wars mounted on Chinese scrolls Thursday the grade classes of Erin and Eramosa townships met at school and enjoyed a musical demonstration of a Brass Quintet section of the Kit Symphonic orchestra There were grade stud ents and their teachers at the musical The Ha Howe en party at school was a great success Prizes were awarded for the following categories best imitation of an animal Drew skunk traditional Halloween Doug Root witch David Dubeau pumpkin funniest person Julie Smith baby most original Michael Schotsch Blind Justice Kevin Przeklasa spider man best couple Michael and Paul Jessop Star Wars charac ters Shirley and Bobby Fletcher farmer and far mers wife well known character Todd Page Mohammed Ali spot prizes Becky Hey den tramp Janet Sinclair witch The pupils and staff of wish to thank the Ospringe Corner store for the fine Halloween gift of potato chips sent up to the school For Halton Board of Education Ward I and MILTON REELECT IVAN ARMSTRONG Voting 1100 am 800 pm Nov Phone 8789769 for Information BOWLING Great Fun BOWL for BOWL for Acton Bowling Lanes Member Mtln St 8S3417Q ditch When he bought the lot it was almost level He said per cent of the water from the street crosses the road and goes in the ditch which makes It a hazard for his four-year- old girl Bob Long replied that the normal ditch depth Is three feet The builder built Mr Turners house higher than the plan which had a bearing on a deeper ditch However he said they perhaps could re locate the culverts which were put in wrong in the first place and take the drainage across the street and the ditch could be partially filled in He said whoever com pletes the road will try to rectify it Council agreed that before the township accepts the sub division they have got to be sure everything fits together Among other business was an agreement to pay for sheep killed by dogs and wolves Garnet Sinclair one sheep Smith Griffin one sheep Mack Bros one ram killed and 19 sheep injured Van one ewe Nina one ewe and Clarence one ewe Erin Township donated to Erin Agriculture Society and to Acton Agriculture Society also toward a wreath to be placed on the cenotaph in Erin on Remem brance Day A member of council will place the wreath Wellington County Board of Education was considering changing the instalment dates for tax levy payments If municipalities have the funds available they would appreciate payments to be made monthly as it would mean a significant reduction in the Board borrowing costs The township fire depart ment have purchased a truck engine and chassis A motion by Schneider and Root was passed that any truck purchased and fitted with tanks Tor use by Hills burgh Fire department be in and approved by the fire marshals office before being put into use It was remarked how much volunteer time was spent by the firemen welding and repairing the trucks and equipment all on free time Because of the new election act a by law was passed to change the date of the first meeting of council for each year from the first Monday In January to the second Monday In December Also a by law was In traduced to establish lay out and dedicate a public high way part of the W half of lot concession 4 In to be known as Elizabeth Street Mr and Mrs Lee Tocher returned to council to inquire about closing off the existing roadway entirely through the hotel archway They were advised to talk to the residents of Ann Street to see If It would cause them any In convenience and tell them their reasons for wanting it closed to both motor vehicles The Acton Free Press Wednesday Nov 8 15 Bert Berry giving the treasurer report said the total tax for Erin Township this year was of which goes to the school boards John Salmon reporting on the various building being done throughout the town ship wondered about bringing In houses from another township Council agreed they should be in for possible termites and to be the required number of square feet and answer to the building code The owner would be slble for any road damage I occurring I Bob tender was accepted as stand by for snowplowing the township roads at per hour I sTndbV THE CHEF IS ready to add the final delicious tender for plowing HiiisbuVgii touch to her of ketchup streets and Snow Bros for These inventive Eden Mills Brownies were in loading sand at the pit were costume for a recent joint RockwoodEden Mills also accepted party Ladies and Gentlemen Were introducing our top of the line Stereo Speaker at top of the line Savings CASH AND CARRY SAVINGS 35 ON SERIES la Illustrated OFF RECEIVERS and TURNTABLES STANDARD FEATURES llblo i hand veneered cat fined system high range 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