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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-12-16, Page 27To The Ratepayers Of Hay Township I would like to thank you for the support given to me during the recent election on Dec, 6th. Thank you. Jae Hoffman Wm' Hensall Garbage Pickup Change of dates for Holiday Season Dump will be closed Dec, 25 and Jan. 1, and there will be no gar- bage pickup on those dates. The dump will be open and there will be gar- bage pickup on Mon. Dec. 27 and Man, Jan 3. Village of Hensell The Light Touch By JACK LAVENDER Optimism; writing "Personal" on a postcard. If all the automobiles in the world were placed end to end, it would be Sunday afternoon. * Those rainy days we save for usually come during vacation, * * * Home: where you can scratch any place that itches. * * * Always borrow from a pessimist — he never expects it back anyhow. * * * You can expect persona) service with satisfaction at JACK'S Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St., Hensall 262.2103 TASTY-NU BREAD BUGLES 6 oz. ONLY 79' an employee of the municipality unless there was an Ontario Minister's ruling on the definition. Heil said he contacted the London office of the Provincial HONOUR RETIRING COUNCILLORS — At a recent meeting retiring members of Hensall council were honoured. Above, reeve-elect Harold Knight presents gifts to retiring reeve John Baker' and councillors Leonard Erb and Murray Baker. T-A photo CORRESPONDENTS Mrs. Hilda Paynd, Phone 262-5018 Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 Church women elect slate ensall and district news HAS EVERYTHING FOR THE FARM Double Heated 9,350 Water Bowl IL, Farm Price 325-watt heating element is thermostatically controlled. Fully insulated. Rounded corners. Abt, 13"x24"x18". 532-300 Automatic Heating Bands For taps, watering pens, trailers, troughs. Thermos- tat controls heat to 40 F. 540-221 12.50 540-223 15.45 540-225 18.95 CO-OP Brooder Lamps farm prices 91.57 tos3.15.. Infra-red 250 watt brooder lamps with medium base. 115-125 volt with aluminized reflector. Red soft glass. Helps prevent cannibalim. Use where ,moisture isn't a problem 587-106 ea. Red hard glass. Resists moisture and sudden tempera- ture changes. 587-104. each '3.15 Soft glass. Inside frosted. Don't use where temper- ature changes suddehly. 587-102 ea. 5 1.57 12" Long 4395 500 Watts Farm Price Modern, safe and easy-to install healers for economi- cal, efficient operation. Ideal for workshops, equipment rooms and milk- ing parlours. 25" Long 4.8" 1000 Watts Farm Price 500-watt model 12" long 578-315 00.00 1000 -watt model 25" long 578-316 00.00 SUPER CLEARANCE on Hough's work clothing including sanforized work pants and shirts Check this Dependable portable heater '75.95 Electric heater with thermostat. 240 volt, 4800 watt heavy duty finned, tubular element: Comes complete with 6' cord. each 507-053 Alit1141; tire W„ ea. Avoid costly power interruptions! Auxiliary power supply. Output capacity: 3000 watts, 12.5 amps at 240v. 25 amps at 120v, 2.120v and 1-240v receptacles. 516-212 SHIRTS PANTS '6.95 '7.95 Also available perma press work clothing WHILE SUPPLY LASTS! 8 H.P. ELECTRIC START SNOW BLOWER ONLY 635" ONLY 2 IN STOCK HOLIDAY HOURS Closed Dec. 23rd, 8 a,m. to Dec. 28th, 8 p.m. Closed Dec. 31st, 6 p.m. to Jan. 4th, 8.a.m. Be prepared this winter with a portable alternator • $645.00 FARM PRICING. These Prices are special prices available only to those farmers qualified under the Federal Sales and Excise Tax Laws to purchase items used for agricultural purposes on tax and/or duty exempt basis. This must be supported by the filing of a valid end user certificate at the lime or purchase. All Other Clothing Items 10% OFF 1.11i . C3 UNITED CO-OPERATIVES OF ONTARIO HENSALL DISTRICT CO-OP HENSALL 262.3002 ZURICH 236-4393 BRUCEFIELD 482-9823 FINANCING AVAILABLE THROUGH . New councillor resigns from fire brigade Times-Advocate, December 16, 1976 VI'Palt10vAtereciRit.00*9.'0471q4luitwoctsrile Page 27 said he asked the village solicitors for a ruling and was told a volunteer fireman would be ber to be elected hurst. Newly elected councillor Homer Campbell has resigned from the Hensall volunteer fire brigade be avoid any conflict of interest in his new position, When filing his nomination' papers before the deadline of November 15 Campbell applied for and received a leave of ab- sence from the fire department. At Monday's meeting of Hensall council, clerk Bob Heil Institute entertains Entertaining has been the main objective of the Hensall Women's Institute during De- cember, On the first of the month they set out to provide the entertainment at the month- ly birthday party at Huron- view. Thirty-one birthday gifts were presented, including ones to Miss Clarinda Darroch and Miss Mary Turner, both of whom attain the grand age of 100 this month, The programme was a rehearsal of a country school Christmas party, con- ducted by the teacher, Mrs, James McAllister, and the pup- ils, (the other members of the Women's Institute. Special guest was Mr. Elmer Trick of Clinton, who gave some lively instrumentals. The same programme was repeated at the Blue Water Rest Home on December 8 for their birthday party. Emcee was president Mrs. Cecil Pepper and accompanying at the piano was Mrs. Tom Sherritt, In place of Mr. Trick, Cathy Love of R.R. 1, Zurich, gave some numbers on her guitar. Following the entertainment and lunch, the members of the Women's Institute ad- journed to the Board Room for business. It was decided to approach a few members of the community regarding attend- ing the Senior Training School in Clinton in January for a course on quilts and quilt- ing. Mrs. Carl Payne gave a re- port of the London Area Con- vention which she and Mrs. Cecil Pepper attended in Till- sonburg on November 9 and 10. After singing the Queen, the meeting was adjourned. Pvtaogaid Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bell and brother Barry of Clinton visit- ed with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Oesch on Sunday. On Friday Mr. ,and,, Mrs. Ken Glavin and family; of Mount Carmel also visited with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Oesch. Charles Mickle of Hamilton spent the week-end visiting with his mother Mrs. Laird Mickle. Miss Margaret Hyde of London was a week-end visitor with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Hyde. Mrs. Harry Horton who has been a patient in South Huron Hospital Exeter returned to her home last week. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor was a recent visitor with Mrs. Eric Munroe in Seaforth. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chaffe and baby daughter were recent visitors with Mrs. Chaffe's parents Mr. & Mrs. Jack Corbett. Kenneth Schroeder returned home after spending a few days at Las Vegas, Nevada, where he enjoyed the Elvis Pres ley shows. Ken flew out from Detroit last week, returning Sunday, A special "Old Timers" hockey match was played at the Hensall Arena on Sunday afternoon when London Old ' Timers met Goderich Old Timers. Ken Doig of Seaforth dropped the first puck mark- ing his last public appearance with hockey players. The result being London beat Goderich five to three. Social Functions, Mrs. Roy Brock. The slate of officers for 1977 was presented by Mrs. Ron Mock and the election chaired by Mrs. Earle Rowe. Elected to office were, past president, Mrs. Ian McAllister; president, Mrs. Don Beck; first vice-president, Mrs. Grace Drummond; second vice- president, Mrs. Carl Payne; secretary, Mrs. Jack Drysdale; Treasurer, Mrs. Walter Spen- cer; Finance, Miss Mary Good- win; Friendship and Visitation, Mr's'. Robert Cook; Social Func- tions, Mrs. Vern Alderdice; Supply and Welfare, Mrs. Russell Erratt; Unit one leader, Mrs. Ken Elder; Unit two lead- er, Mrs. Carl Payne, Unit four leader, Mrs. James McAllist- er; Nominations. Mrs. Cecil Pepper; Nursery, Mrs. Edison Forrest and Mrs. Mary Alex- ander; Manse, Mrs. Don Beck; Mrs. Ron Mock and one mem- Legion Auxiliary mark Christmas The Ladies Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall Tuesday evening with the president Mrs. Beatrice Uyl ptesiding. Plans were made to take plants to Life members and gifts to veterans at Westminster Hospital, Final arrangements were made to cater to the Thompson Christmas Party to be held at the Arena Saturday evening, The draw for the "Money Doll" will be held Dec. 24. Tickets are available from members. The Children's Christmas Party will be held Sunday December 19 at the Legion Hall. This being the Christmas meeting the members exchange gifts, The guessing Contest was won by Beatrice Uyl; the mystery prize went to Mona Campbell; and the attendance prize to Mildred .Chalmers. A delicious lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed, Treasury and Intergovernmental Affairs office and was told they did not know of any Minister's ruling to the contrary. A request from the Hensall Minor Athletic Association to village council for financial assistance in operating the 1976- 77 minor hockey program was turned over to the Parks Board. In a letter to council, Secretary Jean Smale said ice rental for minor hockey had increased from $16 to $20 per hour, Councillor Murray Baker reported that plans for repair of the Black municipal drain in Hay township appeared to be at a standstill. Baker attended a recent meeting at which time two of three Hay ratepayers objected to their assessments, He noted that the village of Hensall would be charged outlet, for benefit only and not for He said he expected another meeting would be held in the near future and volunteered to attend ▪ with the new member of the drain committee for the 1977 council. Approval has been received from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications for the village agreement with C.E. Reid and Sons on snowplowing for the winter months. The agreement calls for the Hensall contracting firm to receive $18 per hour. Clerk Bob Heil reported that about $50,000 had been used by Hensall residents in the Ontario Home Renewal program. He said one application was pending but most of the grant had been used up and he didn't expect any further funds until the spring of 1977. The following building permit applications were approved: Cook's Division of Gerbro, house demolition; Marvin Taylor, low- er a ceiling; Ann Rose, a bath- room; Garnet and Donna Allan, repair verandah; Marion Sang- ster, siding repair; Agripress, extension construction. Works foreman Gary Maxwell asked for approval of the snow removal program which he has started. Maxwell told council on from Chisel- days when snow removal was necessary he was starting at 4 a.m, and working until the noon hour, All council members agreed it was a good move. Reeve-elect Harold Knight commented, "I have had compliments' from two business men on this matter so I think it should be continued." Many visit Queensway Visitors tiering the past week at the Queensway Nursing Home: Florence Hodgins, Centralia, Mrs, Tripp, Mrs. Porciello and Betty Smith visited Lynn Latimer and several other ladies. John and Iva Ridley, Ila Dunn, Miss Greta Lammie, Mrs. E. Alexander visited Vera Lammie. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Pooley visited several residents. Edmund Jeffrey, Mr, & Mrs. Clemence Jeffrey and Blanche Bechard visited Pauline Jeffrey. Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Pullman, London visited Mrs. Bernice Lavery. Rev. Bruce Pierce of Crediton visited with Mrs. Alf Wuerth, Mrs. Almeeda Parsons and Hugo Schenk. Belle Reid, Varna visited Clara Featherston, Mrs. Martina Denomme,Zurich and Mrs, Louis Denomme visited Louise Mitchell. Gerry and Ruth Ford visited his mother Mrs. May Ford. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ferguson visited several residents. Marion Schenk and, Jeanette Lippert visited Hugo Schenk. Mrs. Harry Hoy visited Bernice Lavery and Alex Barrett. Visitors with Mrs. Adeline Taylor were Cathy and Donald Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Walper, Brenda Walper and Rock Vanderwiel. Rev. G. Anderson of Exeter conducted• the Church service Wednesday accompanied by Louise Mitchell at piano. The ladies of the Anglican church entertained residents with music and bingo. Mrs. Frank Forrest was in charge. The Staff Christmas Party was held in the dining room Thursday evening with an exchange of gifts. TA$TY4U SPECIALS MAPLE LEAF MEDIUM CHEDDAR CHEESE $ 1 39 CUT OFF THE BLOCK LB. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 2 Doz. 98c BRAN MUFFINS Y2 Doz, 59' FEATURING OUR OWN 24 OZ. For the Festive Season enjoy our Gift Baskets, Christmas Cake, Short Bread Cookies, Minced Meat Pies and Tarts. From our appetizing Cheese Counter, Canadian Cheddar Cheese, Baden Cheese XXX, Imported and Specialty Cheeses, Cheese Plates and Trays. Ideal as gifts. & We also carry a fine selection of Greave's Jams g g and Jellies, Horton Spices, Pop Shoppe Pop and f Ferguson's Honey. g Visit the Pop Shoppe THE CHEES E HOUSE 0 0 TASTY-NU BAKERY 1 5 236-4192 ZURICH 14,ii:4;i,laiz,w,:,vgz;it:,;:igoi,i::19iiwz,c;,:., Piei:Z Re:5•04Z5 r;k4•Vid•1;?ii= ;11Z•NI•Vii.e04 I "Holy Night" was the title of an excellent slide presen- tation of the Christmas theme given by Rev, E.S. Stephens of Brucefield at the Christmas meeting of the United Church Women of Hensall and Chisel- hurst United Church on Monday evening. Preceding the slides Rev. Stephens told a story, "If I had not come", showing what the world might be like if Jesus , had not been born. Mrs. Ken Elder opened the meeting with a. simple but sincere devotionel,RoWting Ante "that' it is Faith's 'let' Christmaa. time• that makes the Christmas story come true again each year. It is the baby Jesus that brings us our faith. Reading the scripture was Mrs. Ken McLean. The Annual Meeting of the Hensall U.C.W., chaired by Mrs. Ian McAllister, was held prior to the Christmas meet- ing when the follwding reports were given. Treasurer, Mrs. Walter Spencer; Finance, Miss Mary Goodwin; Friendship and Visitation, Mrs. Robert Cook; Supply, Mrs. Russell Erratt; Special services for congregation Two services were held at Hensall United Church on Sun- day. In the morning, White Gift Sunday was celebrated by the whole congregation bringing their gifts and plac- ing them in a manger. The junior choir very sweetly sang, "The Little Drummer Boy", and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" in the first part of the service and the "Westminster Carol" with the solo being taken by Randy Parker later. The choir was trained by Mrs. Mary Lou Hyde and the pian- ist was Mrs. Robert Pryde. The third Advent Candle, pink for Joy was lit by Michael McGregor. In place of the sermon, the Rev, Don Beck told a story, "Lost in the Woods" com- pleting a happy morning. In the evening the choir presented a Christmas Can- tata, "Joy to the World" which told the ever new story of the Nativity. The presentation was further enhanced by a Tableau of the Nativity Scene, Taking part in the scene were Lisa Hyde, Paul Mansfield, Janet McAllister, Debbie Venner, Jennifer Cook, Melissa Veal and Brad Mann, Narrator was Rev. Don Beck and directing was Mrs, Rodger Venner. Soloists in the Cantata were Miss Brenda Pepper, Mrs. Bill Fuss and Miss Mary Goodwin.