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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-02-11, Page 15Church group seek housing Hensel] council met with a delegation from the United Church senior citizens' committee at their regular monthly meeting, Monday. Irene Davis and Bill Fuss asked for council's support to try to establish a means of getting a geared -to -income rental apartment for seniors started. A Ministry of Housing market survey showed the need for ten senior housing units (only six rental assisted) but a building of 20 to 24 units would be required to be economically feasible, the delegation said. Davis said a door-to-door survey she had conducted indicated there was interest in the larger unit. She said many seniors don't want to leave the village. Reeve Paul Neilands concurred, saying people who live in Hensall all their lives have to go to Exeter or Zurich for senior housing. Fuss is chairman of the United Church property committee. Davis was elected to the committee to pursue the needs of senior citizen housing. Council voted to support their efforts. These will involve meeting with Ministry of Housing authorities to demonstrate the need for more senior housing, before requesting financial assistance. The council accepted the report of the Hay-Hensall- Tuckersmith area fire committee. The report in- cluded the proposed 1981 budget. Additional expenditures in the budget included $9,000 for a communications system and new uniforms. The communication system will link the fire trucks by radio to the fire station and to other fire companies in the region. Councillor Richard Peckham said when the Chiselhurst church burned recently, firefighters were, without the communications system, unable to keep in touch with the tanker trucks. "They didn't know where the tankers were --in the ditch or filling up," he said. Councillor Cecil Pepper suggested the uniform purchases be a continuing process to help keep equipment up to date. Council endorsed a resolution by the regional municipality of Hamilton - Wentworth. The resolution calls for a units for seniors 20 year sentence for anyone carrying a firearm while emitting a criminal act. It also demanded the death penalty for criminals shooting police officers. The resolution was sent by the regional government to all Ontario municipalities. They requested that, if en- dorsed, copies be sent to the Ontario attorney general and the federal minister of justice. The property committee reported they had re- evaluated the necessity for an auction of items presently in storage in the town hall. Clerk Betty Oke said some people had expressed in- terest in having one of the old mugs that 'were used when dances were held in the hall. Oke said there weren't enough items to justify bringing in an auctioneer, and suggested the items be priced and sold to the public on a Saturday. Council also accepted the report of the Hensall parks board committee. The committee appointed Butch Hoffman to be chairman for 1981. Staff salaries were in- creased for Bill Pearson to $16,300 and Roily Vanstone to $15,000. Women study missions The meeting of Chiselhurst UCW was held at the home of Mrs. Alvin Cole in Hensall Tuesday Feb. 3 with the president, Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell, presiding. She welcomed all the members and read an article on "Partners The theme song and prayer followed. The worship "The Winning Power of Love" was taken by Mrs. Ted Roberts. Thirteen members answered the roll call by reading the second chapter of Mark. "Thank you" notes were read from John Milton, CNIB, Mission Services, London, Family & Children Service of Huron County and Mrs. Mabel Glenn. The group was reminded of the World Day of Prayer Service to be held in Hensall United Church March 6, at 2:30 p.m. The members will be en- tertaining the residents of Queensway Nursing Home on Mondays during the month of March. The president, Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell gave a report of the Presbytery meeting. Mrs. Ted Stoneman gave the study on missionaries written by Gregory Clark. She read the story and gave a most informative address oh "Flower Boxes". The March meeting was reviewed and the president closed with the benediction. Mrs. John Upshall was hostess and Mrs. Bev Hamilton assisted. Carmel Presbyterian church Rev. Kenneth Knight conducted service in Carmel Church Sunday and spoke on the subject "Making a Living". Mrs. Robert Taylor accompanied at the piano for the service of song. The Young People of Carmel Presbyterian Church met at the home of Elaine and Kathy Love on Wednesday Feb. 4 Several games of euchre and treats were enjoyed. This was followed by a delicious lunch. All members have been invited by the Stratford Young People to a dance on Sat. Feb. 14. Anyone in- terested should contact Mary Thomson for further details. Keep the date Wed. Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. open for the regular meeting in the church. Hensall United church The service of Hensall United Church on Sunday was conducted by Mr. Lorne Throewer, who spoke on "A Recipe For Life". In a cooking recipe the ingredients and details of preparing and serving a dish was spelled out so that no errors are made. In life, the Bible provides the details of ingredients of life and how to use them. Jesus gave us the perfect recipe in His life and works. The world was saved by Jesus but man has the choice of accepting this or not. Many members from Chiselhurst congregation joined those at Hensall and were warmly welcomed. The service opened with Mrs. Donna St. John singing a beautiful setting of the 23rd Psalm and closed with the choir singing the benedic- tion. The anthem was "0 Love of God" by Eric Thiman. The children's story was about flashlights needing new batteries just the same as we need recharging at times. Greeting at the door was Eric Mansfield and ushers were Glen Slade and Ross Sararas. BANTAMS READY FOR ACTION — Getting lost minute instructions from coach Brian Decker are Hensall bantams Darren Moir, Rob Lenting, Murray Vynhal, Tim Eosterbrook, John O'Brien and Randy Bilcke, prior to Saturday's game against Zurich. The bantam game ended in a 2-2 tie and was part of Hensall's Minor Hockey Day activities. T -A photo Fire destroys area church More than 120 years of history and memories were last Wednesday morning when the Chiselhurst United Chiselhurst United Church levelled by flames INcJ MEMORY OF THOSE YOU HOLD DEAR... 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She then read one of George Mathew Adams' interesting poems "Cling to your Paddle" and a poem of New Year's resolutions containing much food for thought. Mrs. Roobal gave her report on cards sent to those over 80. Members were reminded of the general meeting to be held on March 2, also the World Day of Prayer on March 6 in Hensel! United Church. Unit 4 is to be in charge of the devotional. Mrs. Britton introduced the new study book for the year "Partners". in the Gospel" explaining we must not only be partners, but participants and partaker. Carmel WMS hear annual report Carmel Presbyterian Church WMS met on Monday Feb. 2 with Mrs. Dorothy Taylor in charge of the worship. The theme was "Love" and the meeting opened with a meditation by Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Skea read the Scripture. Dorothy led in prayer and Mrs. Cathy Bell gave a reading on "Love". The roll call was answered with a Bible verse containing "Love". Mrs. Taylor presented the topic "Let There Be Light" portraying a living testimonial. This was a most interesting message and was followed by prayer. Mrs. Florence Hyde gave an interesting report of the annual meeting a number of members attended in Seaforth. The Synodical is arranged for April 21 in Sarnia, and the spring rally in Hensall May 13 or 20. The World Day of Prayer will be held in Hensall United Church March 6 at 2:30 p.m. with arrangements in charge of Chiselhurst Church ladies. Mrs. Taylor closed the meeting with a poem "The Greatness of God's Love". Mrs. Margaret Hoggarth presided for the Ladies' Aid meeting following and read a poem "January Frost" followed by prayer. The secretary. Mrs. Gloria Mousseau read several cards of thanks. Mrs. Hyde gave the treasurer's report; Mrs. Marlene Bell gave the report for treats and cards. Mrs. Eleanor Thompson gave the kitchen report. Several items of business were discussed and many helpful suggestions were given. The meeting closed with the benediction by Mrs. Hoggarth. Another thing that im- proves the longer you keep it is your temper. It is toe bad that so many who "talk straight from the shoulder" do not speak from higher up. Church was destroyed in a raging fire. The fire was reported by a neighbour. Ruth Howard. At first she saw "very black smoke" rising from the chimney and shortly after- wards, when phoning a neighbour, she noticed the smoke had begun to pour from the doors and windows. Firefighters from Hensall and Brucefield were hampered in their attempt to save thechurch whenthey had to return to Hensall for water. Streams in the vicini- ty of the crossroads com- munity. situated four -and -a - half miles northeast of Hen- sall. were frozen over. Varnished woodwork in- side the church brought the fire swiftly out of control and by noon, less than two hours after the fire was reported. the roof had caved in. Many parishioners of the church. currently attended by about 30 families, were at the scene prepared to offer assistance. With the excep- tion of a piece of lawn equip- ment however. which was saved from a shed at the back of the building, it is ex- pected the church will be a complete loss. The church was the remaining building, other than one home, from an era when the small community once housed a blacksmith's shop. another church, a store and several residences. The building, originally a wood frame structure, was constructed in 1860. In 1897 it was refurnished with white brick and had a basement added. Stan MacDonald, minister of the United Church in Hensall, also of- ficiated Chiselhurst ser- vices. In other business: Council approved severances of land, dividing the Hensall Variety Store from Ferguson Upholstery, owned by Milton and Dennis Keller ; and severing the car wash from a property owned by Gerrie Glenn. Statutory declarations of land use were accepted. These stated the village has been using a lot on Oxford Street , next to the arena, for a number of years, and corrected a past ownership error. This gives the village possessory title to the property. Council approved sending representatives to municipal meetings. Betty Oke will attend a staff development course March 23 to 27 in Barrie. The council will send three members to the annual conference of the Organization of Small Urban Municipalities, in Port Hope, April 30 to May 2; and they were told of an upcoming conference on rural development to be held May 20 to 22 in Guelph. Council agreed to hire a summer student under the province's Involvement in Municipal Adminstration program. February 11, tttttttttttttttttt The Light Touch fay JACK LAVENDER The best rule when driving through five o'clock traffic is to keep from becoming part of the six o'clock news. Pogo 1 5 Maybe the reason some kids like to go to monster movies is (trot they want to be wil'r their own kind. Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after o great deo hits and before you realize what's wrong with it. Father to another. 'My son has a color TV/ a stereo, a radio, and a phone in Isis room. When 1 want to punish 'nm, I have to send him to MY room." We sure miss the old- fashioned Valentine - the one you could buy for a dime and moil for o nickel. See us for old faslrioneci care and topnotch repairs. Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-2103 -ttnrturrrrrrrtitnrnrrtnnnrrnrtrrrrrnr HENSALL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE 262-3206 Week of Wed. Feb. 11 - Tues. Feb. 17 Wed. 3:30 - 5:00 Public Skate 6:30 p.m. Minor Hockey VS Zurich Thurs. 2:30 - 3:30 Morns 8 Tots Free Admission 8:30 Hensall Intermediate vs Exeter Intermediate Fri. 7-9 p.m. Oldtimers SATURDAY Saturday Morning Minor Hockey 1-3 p.m. Public Skate 7-9 p.m. Family Public Skate Sun 1-3 p.m. Public Skate Open Ice Time available after 5:30 p.m. Mon & Tues Curling Auditorium Dates Available on Sat. 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