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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-05-06, Page 19MEOW? — Two Hensall Motors employees tie down a 14 foot fibre glass cougar that now rests on the roof of the Hensall car dealer. The big cot was bought of anpuctioninlondon. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor,'' Phone 262-2025 g . iSOtt. Tuckersmith to check on water line leakage With up to 30,000 gallons of water unaccounted for each day, after it enters the Vanastra water system from the Clinton waterline, Tuckersmith Township council approved a leakage test being made on the system at a special meeting. Council will retain an operator and his machine to do the tests at a cost of $1,000. It is expected this will be done in May. The operator has agreed to instruct Manager Don McLean so that he will be able to do future tests himself. Mark Bell and Dick Brown, officials from . the southwestern region office, ministry of environment, London, which operates the Vanastra water and sewage systems, attended the council session to answer a number of questions as requested in a Letter from council. Manager Don McLean attended as well. The problem of the leaking system was discussed -- where the leaks might be, how best to decide what system to use to locate them and how to mend them. The decision was made to hire an operator and his special Hensall Bean Pot Home cooked meals Take outs Mother's Day Special served 5-7:30 p.m. Ham, baked beans, scalloped potatoes $4.75 Open Mon -Fri. 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday 0:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m equipment to test the six miles of water mains. Another question to be solved was whether to replace the truck used by the employees. Council agreed to hang onto the present truck for another year. Council has recently spent over$200toget it back on the road and expect it may cost another 8300 to make it meet safety standards. Mark Bell explained that the budget in 1980 was over spent (by 814,000) but he said it was money that had to be spent and was not wasted. Reeve Robert Bell remarked that the over spending has been hap- pening every year and said council should have been kept informed. The reeve asked that in future that the budget should be looked at half -way through the year and if on par, allright, but if it looks like overspending then he asked that ministry officials sit down with council and explain, then "we can live with it." Mr. Brown remarked that they should schedule two meetings a year, with council possibly a third or even more if needed. Another question that the ministry attempted to deal with was the question of hiring casual helpers to assist during the summer. Cindy's Hair Styling Shoppe 71 Brock Street Hensall Re -opening for business May 19, 1981 Fo appointment call 262-3125 Owner Cindy Taylor (nee Parker) CO.OP Previously in 1980, 81750 had been paid out for the sum- mer help but in 1981, 83,400 has been put in the budget for this. Mark Bell said that the casual staff cut the lawns, did painting, additional meter reading ... and that it would put a real strain on the two regular staff members, especially as each will be off on a three-week vacation in the summer. Reeve Bell remarked that a decision would have to be made as whether to put the strain on the two staff members or put the strain on the people who are paying the bill (Vanastra residents). Councillor John Brownridge suggested a compromise and reduce the budget to what it was last year -- 81,750. Dick Brown said it was reasonable to cut it in half as he could see no reason for the workload to be heavier this year. Another increase in the budget was the travel ex- penses for staff, and council asked the need for flying staff to a convention as far away as Thunder Bay where this year's will be held. Mark Bell explained that conventions are held in different regions and that managers like to go to conventions to learn. Reeve Bell agreed con- ventions are good and that a person learns something new at a convention, but that it was unreasonable to fly Manager Don McLean all the way to Thunder Bay. He said that he could attend conferences in the southern area of Ontario. Dick Brown agreed that regional seminars and conferences in the area were very worthwhile for learning new things. Following the meeting with ministry officials, council went into committee - of -the -whole to discuss the township budget and the Vanastra Water and Sewage budget. Don't Be Caught Short! PROPANE FILLING STATION OPEN DAILY 8TO5SAT. 8T012 HINSALL DISTRICT CO-OP ZURICH HALL eaucEFIELn 236•4993 262-3002 482-9823 Mother of deaf child speaks Church observes year of disabled A special service to the "Year of the Disabled Per- son" was held at Hensall United Church on Sunday, May 3, when Mrs. Marlene Taylor of that village spoke on the profoundly deaf child. Her own son, Chad, was born deaf and cannot be helped by surgery. When the realization of their son's disability was first diagnosed, Chad's parents experienced deep grief and panic about the situation. This was followed by a learning experience, about how they could help Chad and the exact nature of his disability. Chad's deafness is nerve deafness, which means he has very few nerve fibres to pick up sounds. Speaking louder does not help; he does not hear at all, just feels vibrations in his ears and he has to learn to concentrate louder in order to feel those vibrations. Chad's first sound was the sound of a horn and he has progressed from that to communicating with others. This past year, Chad has been attending the nursery school in Hensall and ass he e. has learned his sign language so have the other children in his class. Integration in nursery school has been good for Chad and the community, but next year Chad has to go to the John Roberts school in London. It is hoped that dai- ly transportation can be found for him. The service was conducted by Rev. Stanley MaDonald and the children had a talk about aids for the disabled and the Bible being the un- iversal aid in life. A lovely anthem, "Glorious things of Thee are spoken" by Durant was sung with Mrs. Donna St. John taking the solo part. A reception to meet Mrs. Taylor and Chad was held at the close of the service. Mrs. Elaine Stebbins greeted worshippers at the door at ushers were Brad Buchanan and Ross Veal. Next Sunday is Christian Family Sunday when the Sunday School will be closed to permit families to' worship to¢ether. Unit four, United church Women, will meet on Thursday. May 7 at 2 p.m. Women's institute The Hensall 4-H girls and club leaders are invited to the May meeting of the Hen- sall Women's Institute to be held in the United Church on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. when a soup and sandwich supper will be served. New members are given a cordial invitation to attend. Dessert euchre Amber Rebekah Lodge members held a most successful dessert euchre on Wednesday, with thirteen tables playing euchre. Prize winners were as follows: ladies' high prize with pink card, Mrs. Emma Campbell, ladies' yellow card, Mrs. Marguerite Greenlee; lone hands. Mrs. Shirley Dickins; low score, pink card, Mrs. Lena Kirkland; low yellow card, Mrs. Vi Coates. lucky ladies' on the draw were Mrs. Verna Lemmon and Mrs. Eleanor Hendrick. Personals Miss Isobel Alexander of Toronto visited recently with Mrs. Mary Alexander. The Hensall Three Links Seniors will meet on Tues- day May 12 in the local hall. Carmel Presbyterian Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted worship in Carmel PresbyterianChurch on Sun- day and spoke on the subject "Unwrapping the sword". The "Watchman, of Kitchener, presented an evening of singing in the church at 7:30 p.m. and the church was filled to hear the Gospel singers. Sunday May 17 will he the anniversary services. Jack Burghardt, former London news commentator will be the guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Lobb of Holmesville will assist in the music. Plan to attend this service at 10:15 a.m. Choir practise will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening May 6th. Queensway news The residents of liensall- Queensway Nursing Home are most grateful to the Zurich Mennonite Church for their entertainment of music and to the Presbyterian Church ladies' who enter- tained them during the month of April. The men's high bowling score was Ross Thompson with 151 and Mrs. Mary Parlmer for the ladies' with 119. Visitors with Mrs. Irma Wilds were Jack and Kay Cockwell, Gerald Cockwell, Mrs. Edith Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Al Dogan, Dorothy and Ronald Lee. Visiting with Louise Mitchell were Mr. and Mrs. Denroach, Edna Anderson, Mrs. Hazel Snell, Jean Munds, - Betty Coates, and Elizabeth Faber. Sharen Heenan visited with Mrs. Triebner. Ruth Durand, Mr and Mrs Ken Hendrick and Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Kendrick visited with Nell Kendrick. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sanders visited Aleeta Kats and Agnes Cutting. Grace Tiedman visited Ed Divine. Mary Desch visited her hus- band Pat also visiting Pat Desch were Dorothy Etue, Douglas and Bozenna Etue. Shirley Prouty visited Vi- vian Alderson,' Carl Lawatski and Nell Kendrick. Ruth Skinner visited Mrs. Penhale. Chester Dunn visited Vera Lammie. Visiting with Eva McLeod were Launda Campbell, John McLeod and May Whitehead. Visiting with Mrs. Alice Rozendal were Mr and Mrs. Dor Verst, Mr. and Mrs. R. Snider. Mr. and Mrs R. Snider,Mrs. Makins and family, Dirk and Nail, Lyle and Elsie Kraft and family. Olie and Jean Rozen- dal, Marie Soper, Ray and Jane Rozendal. Rev. Johnge held the church service accompanied by Mrs. Van Wieren at the piano. Personals Mrs. Minnie Noakes was guest speaker at a London Ladies' Group meeting and while in the city, was guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Goldstein. A visit to London's Art Gallery was most interesting and recommended for any who enjoy art. Luncheon in the } SPECIAL AWARDS — At Tuesday's Huron 4-11 Achievement Night at Exeter Public School). Home Economist Jane Muegge presented a five year leader's award to Dianne Gerstenkorn and advanced honours to Marilyn Pepper. Both are from Hensall. T -A photo At achievement program Staffa girls honored By MRS. J. TEMPIEMAN STAFFA Ten ladies from Comarty Presbyterian Church were guests of the Seaforth Presbyterian Church ladies Tuesday evening. Achievement night Achievement night for the 4-H Homemaking club pro- ject, "Which Came First The Chicken or the Egg?" was held on Wednesday evening at Upper Thames Elementary School in Mitchell. with Home Economist. Nancy Ross in charge. Staffa clubs. No. 2 and 3 participated. Leaders for Staffa No. 2 club are. Mrs. George Vi- vian and Mrs. John Renns. They set up a exhibit. "The Stock Pot" with commen- tary by Nancy Scotta and Sheila .Riley Leaders for Staffa No. 3 club are. Mrs. Dalton Smale and Mrs. Ken Hunsberger. They presented a skit "I have a bone to pick with you" with all members par- ticipating. Receiving county honours for successfully completing 6, 4-H Homemaking projects were Kathy McKellar, Staf- fa No. 2 club and Lisa Renne and Jeannie Schneider. Staf- fa No. 3 club. Personals Mrs. John Miller. Presi- dent of Staffa Women's Institute, hosted a planning meeting to propare the Institute program for the coming year. Miss Susan Norris, Strat- ( Hensall Ladies Slow Pitch Registration Thurs., May 7 7-9 p.m. Hensall Public Library TRUST COMPANY GUARANTEED CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Representing many trust com- panies, highest rates usually available. For more information contact John R. Consitt at 236-4381 or 236-4560 ford, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norris. Jill and Robert. Mrs. Orpha Norris. were Sundav guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Longman Londesborough. restaurant overlooking the Thames adds to the pleasure of a visit to the gallery. Mr. Ed Corbett is a patient in University Hospital. Lon- don. Mr. Harry Horton who was a patient at Vicoria Hospital, London. receiving treatment returned to his home. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Noakes of Guelph spent the weekend with the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Noakes They attended the Ford -Flynn wedding in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Bill O'Brien and family of Brigden were recent visitors with Mrs. O'Brien's parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Flynn. May 6, 1981 Poe• SA Ws - GRADUATE -- Jim Pollock of Hensall, Ontario recently graduated from on elec- tronics program at Radio College of Canada and hos accepted employment with Deportment of Transport, Toronto, Ontario. R.K. PECK APPLIANCES 'In The Heart of Down Town Varna • Vacuum Cleaners - Sales and Service of mc•st makes • Ca Radios and Accessories • Speed Queen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke Sensors • Insect lights and Hy Killing Units • Handcrafted Gifts Varno, Ont. Phone 462.7101 • JIII11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl10111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL Giant Rummage & Auction Sale May 9 Ez Hensall & District United Church Bldg. Fund For Senior Citizen Housing Rummage Sale - 9:30 Auction Sale - 1:00 E. Bake Sale - 2:00 Furniture, appliances, and many items too numerous to mention. For further informotion call: 262-2129, 262-2946, 262-5838, 262-2124, 262-5018. Final pickup Friday, May 8. 79 El lunch available x1▪ 111111111111111111111111111111111141111111111111111111111181111111111111111111111111l1111M11111111111111111111111 r Auctioneer Don Van Patter .17 E. B011111rOltS Home ofHensall Furnishings k •4' s,' 4 t • ,. BIG DISCOUNTS on this lovely traditional sectional suite in the durable VERY SKLAR fabric ( two colours in stock) as well as our other SKLAR-PEPPLER suites in stock. If we do not have what you want we will order it for you. BUY NOW and SAVE the 7% SalesaT'ax s�• • r'. Lt • Highly wear resislanl • Good seating comfort • Soft to the touch • Deep. rich colors with sophisticated luster • Escellenl color fastness properties • Mothproof • Easy spot removal and tltamng ery lar ontkmnis f�ensall 2622023 Tues. Wed. Thurs 9-6 Sat., 9 - 5:30 Fri. 9 - 9 CLOSED Mondays CHARGER VISA