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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-01-14, Page 23FORMER REEVE HONORED - Harold Knight, left, who served 19 years on Hensall coun- cil, port as reeve, was given on inscribed pocket watch, Monday, by Reeve Paul Neilands. The two had a little trouble getting this watch out of the box. Knight reciprocated by giving council a gavel. Staff photo Area church groups meet with new resolution Mrs. Robt. M. Bell presided for the January meeting of the W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyterian Church and opened the meeting with prayer followed by a New Year's reading. Mrs. Harvey Hyde was in charge of the Devotional --her message was entitled "Wherever or Whenever It Is" in keeping with the New Year, ending with a poem"Throw It Out". Mrs. Bert Thomson led in prayer. Jnnuunnnnu The Light Touch By JACK LAVENDER Progress is the continuing ef- fort to make things we eat, drink. and wear as good as we think they used to be. Man is the only anirnal that laughs. He's also the only animal that has politicians. If swimming is good for the figure, how do you explain the whale? Anybody who thinks ig- norance is no excuse hasn't heard one lately. Our friend says his town's so small, the barbershop quartet has two people. There's always harmony at Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-2103 for Homelite chainsaw sales backed by service ,mnnnnunniinummImuIum,iiii 1 We'll Do the Job Right... Whatever the project, call on us for Ready -Mix Concrete The roll call was answered by the payment of dues. Mrs. Bell presided for the business. Minutes were read by Mrs. Rochus Faber, secretary. The annual Presbyterial will be held in Seaforth on January:21. Registratcon at 9:30 a 4n . nne Longmuir will be guest at this meeting. The World Day of Prayer will be held the first Friday in March at Hensall United Church with Chiselhurst Ladies in charge. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Hoggarth volun- teered to visit during January. Mrs. Emma Campbell gave the treasurer's report. Following the meeting, Mrs. Al Hoggarth presided for the Ladies' Aid meeting. She thanked everyone for their co --operation during the past year and read a "New Year's" poem and led in prayer. Several "Cards of Thanks"were received and Mrs. Hyde gave the treasurer's report. Cards and treats report was given by Mrs. R. Bell. The Annual meeting will be held Sunday, January 25 following the regular ser- vice. Mrs. Hoggarth gave a poem "Resolving To Get Rid of a Certain Habit" and closed with prayer. Chiselhurst U.C.W. meets Chiselhurst United Church opened their January meeting with the president Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell presiding and opening the meeting with a prayer for the new year. Everyone repeated the theme song and theme prayer. Freda Boa was in charge of the worship service and gave an interesting item on "Turn a New Page". The roll call was answered by ten members telling of a r 1 owssostii,! 11, 1.1 4 • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM (Including Manure Tanks) FREE ESTIMATES C. A. McDOWELL LTD. EXETER, ONTARIO Plant: 235-0833 Office: 235-1969 4 Christmas gift they received. Thank -you notes were received from Margaret Cole and Ethel Drover. The Presbyterial will be held at Brucefield United Church January 16. Plans were made for the congEogational st➢pikr to be held January 26. Loretta Riley was in charge of the study book and gave an interesting message on "Families --Blessings or Curse". Mary Brintnell gave a poem "Winter Smile". The meeting closed with prayer and Mary Brintnell and Loretta Riley served lunch. Unit 1 meets Mrs. Audrey Christie presided for the meeting of Unit 1 of the Hensall U.C.W. After reading a poem "A Happy New Year" the U.C.W. purpose was repeated in unison. She welcomed the members and guests after singing the Hallelujah song. Mrs. Christie gave a New Year's message by Amy Bolding --she emphasizes that today is not just another day; it is This day; a day to be lived and used in such a way that you will not later look back and sadly say "If only I had used my time in a different way". A day wasted is such a sad thing. We cannot call it back. We must in time give account for it, to the One who controls the floods of life'and time. The offerings were given and dedicated. "Whisper A Prayer in the Morning" was sung with Belva Fuss at the piano. Minutes were read and adopted. Mrs. Helen Scane had a very interesting introduction to the study for this year "Partner's In the Gospel". This theme wilLincrease our awareness that "We Are Not Alone" --we are par- ticipants in life along with a great company of others, all within the circle of God's love. Audrey Joynt reported on our adopted girl of Burma, and our gifts for her were given. Audrey Christie outlined the business for the year. A tentative date for the beef barbeque is April 22. All taking part int he meeting were thanked and Mrs. Christie closed the meeting with three short articles. Following the meeting a social hour followed with hostess Vera Drysdale and her assistant Audrey Christie. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Black- well returned home after holidaying with the former's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. William Black- well in Lansing, Michigan. Mrs. Marjorie Windover has just returned from Goderich after spending a week at her cousin's Mrs, S.C. Anderson, Say non-residents shouldn't run for office Times -Advocate, January 14, 1981 Page 23 Arena deficit up, building value down The deficit of the Hensall Parks board increased last year while building permit values in the municipality declined, and both those topics raised some concern at Monday night's meeting of Hensall council. "We have to think of some way to raise more money," commented Councillor Min- nie Noakes in reference to the parks board deficit, which increased by just over $5.000 last year to a total of $26.940. That was about $2,000 more than the budget had predicted, and both the receipts and expenditures were well below budget, but unfortunately the latter were more so. Revenue for the year, mainly from the community centre. was $43,286, down over $11,000 from 1979. The expenditures decreased by only $6.400 to $70,226. Wages make up half the latter total at $35.874. The biggest difference in both sides of the ledger was in capital projects. In 1979, the board spent $13,000 on capital projects and that was down to $1,114 last year, and of course, there was a reduction this year in the capital grants and donations received for capital costs. At their January meeting, the board approved an in- crease in auditorium and bar rental rates, but Councillor John Skea questioned whether this was an area in which to attempt to raise more funds. He said he was afraid that the new rates, up $25 for Saturday night rental to $175. would price the hall out of the market with other area facilties . The bar rental will be increased $25. Skea noted that groups were finding it more dif- ficult to make money at their fund raising dances and the new rates would make it more so. The fund raising dance sponsored on New Year's eve by the board netted a profit of $308,78, but a previous dance had ended up in the red and left the board with a total profit of only $3.66 from the two events. Mrs. Noakes was critical of the fact many Hensall residents had not supported the two fund raising activities. In reference to the new hall rates. both Reeve Paul Neilands and Councillor Dick Packham assured Skea that they were still lower than many other area facilities. In his year-end report, building official Herman VanWieren reported that the total value of building per- mits issued in 1980 had dropped about $42,000 from the previous year to a total of $158,600. That 1979 figure was a decline of almost $45,- 000 from the 1978 figure of $247.246. Neilands said the decline was a reflection of the high interest rates which make it Church Rev. Stanley McDonald conducted the service at Hensall United Church on Sunday and preached the second of his sermons on the Lord's Prayer. Taking the words "Thy Kingdom Come", the church is the visible kingdom of God on this earth, but not the spiritual kingdom. All are sinners. The church is composed of three sections of people; those who need to belong somewhere and are seeking emotional security; those who find in the church what they need to discover, their identity and those whose outlet is in prayer and meditating and who compose the Outreach members of the Church. They want to know where they are going. The church should speak for men and men should respond by opening their arms and hearts to others and to the Kingdom of God. God's Kingdom can come only as "His Will is done on Earth as it is in Heaven". TfP children's talk was on God as a loving Father. The choir contributed the anthem "There's a Voice in the Wilderness" led by the director and organist Dr. Ralph Topp. Ushers were prohi bitive formanyresidents to consider building pro- jects. "It's just the way the economy is right now," he • said. "It certainly shows which way we are going," added Skea. At the end of his report, VanWieren asked council for an increase in his mileage rate. suggesting it go from 12'/24 per km. to 204. After Clerk Betty Oke noted that council members are paid 201 per km. for their mileage, council approved the increase. In other business, council: Were advised by Keith R. Westlake, Zurich, that the Westlake Ambulance Ser- vice has been transferred to Michael O'Connor operating as O'Connor Ambulance Ser- vice from the same location. Agreed to increase the amount of their security bond on staff members and members of council from $10.000 to $50,000. The action stemmed from a suggestion by the provincial govern- ment which was a result of a situation in a south-western Treasures uncovered? Similar to many property owners, Hensall council learned this week they may have some valuable treasures in their attic. The suggestion came from Councillors Minnie Noakes and John Skea, who had recently inspected the town hall as part of their duties on the property committee. They presented a report listing several antique items in the town hall auditorium, a facility that is no longer fit for use as a meeting room. Mrs. Noakes said that among the items was an an- tique teacher's desk which had been used by her first teacher, Mrs. George Armstrong (Jessie Buchanan) when she taught in the town hall while the front of the old school (now Wedge's) was being built. Other artifacts included a piano. antique organ stool, chairs, folding benches, velour drapes, six old style butcher baskets, cups used at the dances in the '30s and '40s . two old iron kettles, old-fashioned- shade • from early street lights, nine lawn bowling balls. many flags, two old copper fire ex- tinguishers. etc. In addition to being a nuisance. Mrs. Noakes said the piles of rubbish in the auditorium constituted a fire hazard and should be clean- ed out. Council accepted the com- mittee's recommendation to have Rathwell's Auction Service evaluate the items to determine if they may be worth enough to hold an auc- tion sale. Skea noted that the items were just deteriorating and should be disposed of in some manner. news Ross Veal and Steven Cor- bett. Flowers in the sanc- tuary were in loving memory of David Vanstone placed there by his family and in memory of Will Anguish of Lambeth placed there by his niece, Mrs. Kay Elder. Young Teens of Hensall and District will be meeting on Friday January 1 at 7:30 p.m. Carmel Presbyterian Rev. Kenneth Knight conducted the service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday and spoke on the "Baptism of Jesus" and the events surrounding it. Mrs. Taylor presided at the piano and led the service of song. The flowers in the church were in loving memory of the late David Vartstone placed by his family. The annual congregational meeting will be held following the church service, Sunday, January 25. Hensall minor sports Hensall novice played Zurich novice in Zurich Saturday. Hensall beat Zurich 2-1 with Scott Banks and Chris Gardner scoring the goals. Bevan Moir played an outstanding game in the net. R.K. PECK APPLIANCES "In The Heart of Down Town Vorna • Vacuum Cleaners • Sales and Service of mrst makes • CR Radios and Accessories • SpeedOueen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke Sensors • Insect Lights and Fly Killing Units • Hondcraf fed Gilts Varna, Ont. Phone 482.7103 Ontario town where an employee made off with a considerable amount of public money. The cost of the increased policy was 8211. Council had suggested going to $25,000, but Clerk Bettyf)ke noted that wasn't much different than the $10.000 now carried in com- parison to the amount of money that has handled at the municipal office. Supported a resolution from North Burgess Township which would prohibit non-resident lan- downers from running for of - SMALL BUT EFFECTIVE — Michelle Steckle was out on the Hensall main stre't Jaing the businessmen a favor. Queensway news Rev. Stanley McDonald conducted the service at the Queensway Nursing Home last week assisted by Mrs. Cecil Pepper at the piano. Murray Howe was the highest score for the men's bowling with 147 and Edna Youn was the ladies' high with 93. Visiting with Mrs. Wilds were Robert and Ruth Wilds, Mr. Ryan, Nancy Smith , Dianne Wilds, Henry and Marie Wilds. r_ Beatrice Taylor, Vera and Leota Johnston visited Mrs. Volland. Roy and Mabel Alderson visited Mrs. Alderson. Mary Roobal visited with Louise Mitchell. Chester Dunn visited Vera Lammie. Iva Ridley visited Louise Mitchell and Vera Lammie. Shirley Prouty visited with Mrs. Kendrick, Isobel Sproat, Louise Mitchell and Vivian Alderson. Clayton Kuepfer visited Pat Oesch. lice in a municipality Endorsed a resolution from Haldiniand- Norfolk calling on the provincial government to undertake an environmental assessment before approving the in- dustrial waste treatment facility planned for South Cayuga. While members agreed the wastes had to be deposited somewhere, they felt it could create problems for people in the South Cayuga area unless an en- vironmental assessment was undertaken to prove the use of the site. Agreed to give Orville Workman a broken cement hydro pole which had been damaged in the village. Learned that Tuckersrnith has appointed Robert Bell to the Hensall Area Fire Board and that Hay's representative will be Lloyd Mousseau. Passed a bylaw to provide for the Richmond Street South drainage works and (or borrowing on the credit of the municipality the sum of $149.270 for completing the project. A motion was also passed authorizing engineers B.M. Ross and Associates to call tenders for the project. The total cost for Hensall has been assessed at $108,341. Decided not to get in- volved in the perennial dis- pute between Willard Buchanan and Hensall Motors over their snow removal practices. Reeve Neilands said council had attempted to correct the situation last year. but ap- parently to no avail. and he was fed up with the feud and was giving up on the matter. Mrs. Noakes said the problem has been going on for 20 years. HENSALL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE 262-3206 Week of JAN. 14 - JAN. 20 WEDNESDAY 3:30 - 5:00 Public Skate WEDNESDAY 6:30 - 10:30 Minor Hockey vs Elma Logan THURSDAY 2:30 - 3:30 Moms & Tots Free Admission THURSDAY 8:30 Hensall Intermediate vs Goderich Intermediate FRIDAY 7 p.m. Oldtimers vs. Goderich Oldtimers SATURDAY MORNING Minor Hockey 1-3 Public Skate No rentals available after 3 p.m. Family Public Skate cancelled SUNDAY No rentals avaiable due to Curling Jitney Public Skate Cancelled MONDAY & TUESDAY Curling Effective Jan. 1, 1981 new auditorium rental rates Friday Hall $150.00 Bar rental $25.00 Saturday Hall $175.00 Bar rental $25.00 Sponsored by Agripress Canada Ltd. New employment protection for domestic employees. Effective January 1, 1981. A new regulation has been issued expanding employment protection for domestic employees (cooks, housekeepers, nannies), who work more than 24 hours a week. It does not apply to baby sitters or companions. Wages Domestic employees are entitled to $24 per day $132 per week $568 per month or $3 per hour Room and Board Householders may deduct up to $50 per week from a domestic employee's wages for room and board. Time Off Domestic employees are entitled to at least 36 consecutive hours of free time per week without deduction from wages. If work is performed during this free time, the equivalent amount of time off or payment at not less than S3 an hour must be given. Annual Vacations Domestic employees are entitled to at least 2 weeks of vacation per year and to at least 4 per cent of annual wages as vacation pay. Public Holidays Domestic employees are entitled to seven paid statutory holidays per year. If work is performed on the holiday, another day off with regular pay must be given before the next annual vacation. All domestic employees, including those working less than 24 hours a week and baby sitters and companions continue to be covered by standards for termination of employment, pregnancy leave, equal pay for equal work and collection of wages. Additional information may be obtained from the Employment Standards Branch. Ontario Ministry of Labour in the following cities: Toronto Hamilton Kenora 400 University Avenue 1 West Avenue South 808 Robe,tson Street M7A 1V2 L8N 2R9 P9N 1X9 Tel.: (416) 965-5251 Tel (416) 527-2951 Tel.: (807) 468-3128 Kitchener London Ottawa 824 King Street West 205 Oxford Street East 2197 Riverside Drive N2G 1G1 N6A 5G6 K1H 7X3 Tel.: (519) 744-8101 Tel.: (519) 439-3231 Tel.: (613) 523-7530 Sault Ste. Marie Sudbury Thunder Bay 390 Bay Street 199 LARCH ST. 435 James Street South P6A 1X2 P3E 5M7 P7E6E3 Tel.: (705) 949-3331 Tel.: (705) 675-4455 Tel.: (807) 475-1691 Windsor 500 Ouellette Avenue N9A 1B3 Tel.: (519) 256-8278 For toll free numbers check the government listings in your local telephone directory. Kingston 1055 Princess Street K7L 1H3 Tel 16131 542-2853 St. Catharines 205 King Street L2R 3J5 Tel (416) 682-7261 Timmins 2 7 3 Third Avenue P4N 1E2 Tel (7051267-6231 Ontario Ontario Ministry of Labour Employment Robert G. Elgie, M.D. Standards Minister Branch William Davis, Premier •