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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-06-22, Page 15McLeans,Peppers cele The Annual Birthday Party of Carmel Presbyterian W.M.S was held on Monday evening with President Mrs. Dorothy Taylor presiding. Everyone was welcomed and the different W.M.S. and U.C.W.'s answered the roll call. Miss Jane Pollock sang two solos "Try a Little Kindness' and "One Day at a Time". Mrs. Joan Keys presided at the organ for the service and accompanied Miss Pollock. Mrs. Florence Hyde read the scripture. Mrs. Dorothy Taylor gave the Devotional the theme "One Day At A Time" which was most inspir- ing, she led in prayer. tlertho MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 FIDDLE SHOW ENTERTAINERS is shown with Linda Smith grand champion ner. 11.1uununuquIII The Light Touch By JACK LAVENDER A dime isn't worthless. In on emergency, it makes a good screwdriver. for the Hensall fiddlers contest chairman Wayne who wasthird in the under 20 division and years Ray Schreyer, brother of this Reid the year's win - T -A photo. of Exeter past three Home: a place to stay while the car is being fixed. Those proud of keeping on orderly desk never know the thrill of fin- ding something they thought they- had ir- retrievably lost. f f Newspapersaysthe government has stop- ped printing $1,000 bills. Funny --we hadn't noticed. * * Attention, pessimists: the light you see at the end of the tunnel may be a grizzly bear with a flashlight. R f f One thing that "shines": the expert vJork on lawn and garden equipment at Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-2103 �nrnoununnnnnrunnuunnnnur:. Pryde's summer job Js assistant to clerk Rob Pryde is workingas assistant to Hensall clerk - treasurer Betty Oke for the summer. The third -year economics student at Western was hired for the 18 -week period May 2 to September 2 under the provincial Involve- ment in Municipal Ad- ministration program. His salary is split 75:25 between the province and the village. Rob. the son of Robert and Norma Pryde, RR 1 Hensall, applied for the job after reading in the Hensall coun- cil report carried by the Ex- eter Times -Advocate that the village would be hiring a sum- mer employee. He was the successful candidate out of nine applicants. One of Rob's first duties enabled him to renew ac- quaintance with old friends from public school, team mates from the Hensall Sher woods, and other residents - he was assigned to collect for dog tags. The official 1983 dog population in the village is 8.3. Rob says with certainty. The temporary assistant rilerk has updated the assess- ment roll, done general book- irkeeping, and prepared a study on the present town hall '� !at the time it was built in 1914 "%J to replace an earlier structure , which had been destroyed by fire. Rob is having a lot of fun going through all the bylaws While creating a new indexing and filing system so bylaws aid their status - amended, repealed or in force - can be found quickly, he has unear- ttr_d some gems In the early 1910s laws were on the books to prohibit the herding of anmals on main street. No orr under 16 was allowed to smoke in public. The village officials were determined to protect their new cement sid•walks in 1902. and anyone catght defacing the walks by spiting on them, or dep►siting other garbage, was liaCile for a fine or not less thalt $10 or more than $20, or a similar stay in jail. 1 A1907 bylaw. repealed long singe, prohibited the sale of 11- qui:- within the village limits. E4ore beginning his sum- mo- job. Rob was headed for a crreer as a stock broker. Nov he's not quite so sure. 'Municipal work may ct►inge that", Rob said. " 1 re you get a little bit of e rything. Ifensall is a cor- iation. and a clerk's job is till running a comeany." I' oh has also been influenc- e y his fellow workers. He si 1 clerk Betty Oke and part - One employee Sheila Regier ive made him feel "right at ane". He appreciates all he ' learning from Mrs. Oke, pd admires the efficient. apable way she performs the itulles of clerk -treasurer. Working for the village of, fensall for the summer is a resh learning experience for Rob Pryde. SUMMER EMPLOYEE - Rob Pryde, son of Robert and. Norma Pryde, RR 1 Hensall, has been hired under the provincial In, volvement in Municipal Administration program to work in the Hensall clerk's office for rhe summer. Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" •FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE •VACUUM CLEANERS -.(Sales &Service to Most Mattes) •FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (For Farm & ttlusiness) • WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES *WOODS FREEZERS *CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS •INSECT & FLY KiLLiNG UNITS (For Indoor A Outdoor Use) •GIFTS & MANY MORE ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 ate wedding anniversaries ,Carol Erb, the guest s er, gave an interesting on the work of the Chris- tn ,Blind Mission Interne- t :1 and showed slides on it lifestyle and hardships. rs. Marlene Bell thanked rol and presented her with gift. She also thanked Miss ollock and gave her a gift. Mrs. Taylor gave a reading "Burdens of Tomorrow." Birthday cake was served in the Sunday School room, the cake being cut by Mrs. Maggie Campbell. Guests were divided into the four seasons. Prizes were given to closest -birthdays: Spring, Mrs. Strang; Summer, Marj Lo've; Autumn, Florence Keelor; Winter, Mrs. Miller. Lucky Plate, Florence Keelor. Thanks was express- ed by all representatives of the guets and Mrs. Gloria Mousseau and Mrs. Kathy Bell were thanked for arrang-. ing the social time. 401h wedding anniversary A dinner and dance was held at the Hensall Communi- ty Centre on June 10 for Mr; and Mrs. Ken McLean in honour of their 40th wedding anniversary. A cocktail hour preceded the dinner. Mr. Larry McLean was master of ceremonies. Rev. Stan McDonald gave opening remarks and the grace. At the dinner Harvey Hayter, Varna, brother of Mrs. McLean,spoke of past years. Ray McLean introduc- ed the family members at the head table, Ken and Eileen spoke briefly. -Attending the dinner were three couples also celebrating their an- niversary June 12. They were Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston, Avon: Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Matthews, Cambridge; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dilling,_ Sarnia. Following the dinner Ian Wilbee's orchestra provided music for dancing. After Jim McGregor read an address Ken and Eileen thanked everyone, introduced their family; Mr. and Mrs. Ray McLean, Danny. Brent and Scott, London; Mr. and Mrs. Larry McLean, Todd and Angela, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. (Gwen McLean) Ray Devereaux, Renee, Colin and Allison, RR 4 Seaforth. Their attendants of 40 years ago, Mrs. Barbara (Graham) Robinson, maid of honour and her husband Fred, former residents, Toronto. now of Bayfield and Mr. Bruce McGregor ( best man ) and his wife Jean of RR 2 Kippen were introduced A delicious lunch concluded the evening. Amber Rebekah Lodge Mrs. Margaret Consitt, No- ble Grand opened the final meeting' of the season of Amber Rebekah Lodge on Wednesday evening assisted by. Vice Grand, Mrs. Margaret Upshall. it was an- nounced they had received first prize for the float in the Hensall Spring Fair. An in- vitation was received for a Camp -Out at Family Paradise August 19 and 20. • A bake sale will be held August 19. A letter was read from D.D.Y. Mrs. Alice Bowen. Ex- eter of her year's work. An in- vitation was received for the Inaugural meeting to be held in Edelweiss Lodge Seaforth June 29 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Margaret Y.G. reported for the visiting committee. Communion service Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted the Sacrament of Ho- ly Communion at Carmel Presbyterian church on Sun- day when three young people, Kathryn Love, Darlene R. Faber and Jerry Faber join- ed the church. The flowers in the sanc- tuary were placed' in loving' memory of the late R. Y. McLaren by his family. The June 26 service will be withdrawn to give the members a chance to hear the guest speaker Rev. Findlay Stewart at Cromarty anniver- sary at 11:00 a.m. July will be holiday month. Arrangements are underway to hold service in August on Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. beginning August 5 to September 2. Personals Mr. Al Corbett is undergo- ing treatment at South Huron Hospital. Exeter. Mrs. Ross MacMillan, Waterloo spent Friday visiting with her mother Mrs. Laird Mickle. Rev. Blaak conducted church service at Queensway Nursing Home last week. Mrs. Blaak and babe accom- panied him. Mr. Leslie Mit- chell visited with his mother Mrs. Louise Mitchell. High bowling score at the Zurich lanes was Neil Regan with a score of 95. Fiddlers Service A large congregation at- tended the Annual Fiddlers Week -End Service at the arena on Sunday morning with visitors from many parts of Ontario attending. The ser- vice. sponsored by the United Chuneh, showed a marked in- crease in interest and atten- dance this year. The service has now been conducted for four years in conjunction with the Fiddler's Weekend. Mr. McDonald conducted the ser- viceppnd Joyce Pepper led the music on the piano. The ushers were Steven and Jef- fery Corbett and Sadie Hoy and Shiela Riley greeted the congregation. The message through music was conducted by The Chapelaires of London.' This Gospel Country group, con- sidered on of the top groups in Canada, come from London and consists of Dave and Shiela Jackson, Rick Ash and Sandy MacGregor. Dave and Shiela are nephew and niece of Asa Deeves of Hensall. Among the number of gospel pieces they presented were "Just in Time, He's Corning, Holding Up The Ladder, Send Him for'Me. Guilty, He's My Strength, Sail on Over, Leave a Blessing,. Search the Book. 'Tis So Sweet.' This group have cut a number of records and through their music brought a real blessing to the congregation. Next Sunday the service at the United Church will con- clude with an organ recital by the organist and choir direc- tor Marlin Nagtegaal, follow- ed by a reception in honour of Mr. Nagtegaal. Final plans are being com- pleted for the Vacation Bible School for Hensa:t which begins Monday, June 27 at 9:00 a.m. It was noted that an excellent pre -registration has been made and it isto be hoped that all children of the community will register by Monday morning. Registra-, tions may be left at the United Church office or mailed to READY FOR CANOE RACE — Sunday's Grand Bend Burgerfest Days canoe races included an event for the handicapped. Shown ready for action ore roce organizer Rene Boogemons with Shawn Thomson in his wheel chair and Eloise Klungel and Shorri MacDonald. T -A photo. Level in King St. well too high MOH issues nitrate warning Hensall is still experiencing trouble with nitrates in water from its King Street well. Dr. H.R. Cieslar, medical officer of health for Huron County, placed a warning in this paper last week saying: "High levels of nitrates in water supplies have been known to have serious conse- quences in infants under 3 months of age. This chemical interferes with the ability of blood to bind oxygen which can result in oxygen shortage (blue babies) with continued use. it does not affect older in- fants, children or adults. Aor is it transferred via breast milk. This water is of good quality and safe for use by all other ages. Generally minerals are considered beneficial in most water supplies up to set limits. This is hopefully a temporary problem and may be affecting the water only during periods of heavy usage (King St. well use)." Elaborating further. Dr. Cieslar said the nitrate level in the King Street well has been slowly but steadily creeping up over the past few years, and is now above ac- ceptable limits. Hewitt an ar- bitrary figure is picked by government authorities to err on the side of safety. The ad was placed in the paper to make Hensall residents aware of the situa- tion. The water in the village's other well on York Street is fine, Dr. Cieslar said, and this water alone is used, unless lawn watering or other heavy demand triggers the automatic equipment to pump some water from the King Street well and mix it with the York Street water. Dr. Cieslar emphasized there is no danger to a p reg- nant woman or her unborn child, or to a nursing mother and her baby, from Hensall water. An informative notice will accompany the next utility bills. Cieslar said the ministry of the environment' as well as the ministry of health are closely monitoring the situa- tion: He hopes a Tong -term solution will soon be worked out. According to Hensall PUC manager Lorne Archer, that is just what the village is working on. Another 400 -foot well has been drilled on York Street. Tests on water quali ty, pumping and recovery rate are presently being car- ried out. Archer said the PUC can do nothing until all tests are completed, but hopes the new well will be In operation as soon as possible. in the mean* time, anyone who wants to make sure of getting only York Street water for baby formula or other purposes can take a container to the pumphouse at 8 a.m. any morning, or arrange another mutually acceptable time with Mr. Archer. Janis Bisback hada word of reassurance for nursing mothers in 1fei)sall. "No one has phoned me in a panic," she said, adding that La Leche League's evaluations are basically the same as those of concerned medical groups, city, govern- mental, health and en- vironmental agencies. One of these is that women should not give up breastfeeding their infants. The most cur- rent information suggests that while nitrates do enter breast milk, this is not a significant or dangerous source of nitrates for infants. Box 114, Hensel'. The theme for the Vacation School this year will be Jesus. Lord of Promises and a staff of 26 teachers have been preparing lessons, crafts and related activities- fpr the children. Shirley Luther and Joyce Pepper will be leading the music and Mr. McDonald will be leading the worship. Florence Slade is Registra- tion Director and Treasurer. Iva Reid is a bingo winner for the second week in a row. She won 61,000 in last week's monster bingo in Clinton. An open house was held in the Fellowship Hall of Hensall United Church in honour of Joyce and Cecil Pepper's twenty-fifth wedding anniver- sary. The room was beautiful- ly decorated for the occasion. by their daughters Brenda (Brennan). Marilyn, Laurie and Joanne. A table was ar- ranged with photographs. cards and gifts. The Hensall UCW served refreshments from decorated tables. Their attendants of 25 years ago. bridesmaid Geraldine Eckle, best man John Eckle and flower girl Sharon Medd attended. The anniversary cake was cut and served to fiver 100 guests. The wedding party and family. mother of the bride Mrs. Gladys Whittaker, and Rev. Stan McDonald motored to Centralia and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. at Heywood's restaurant. Bantam girls Hensall Bantam Girls played two games last week. defeating both Exeter B's 34-11 and Hibbert 52-8. The next game will be June 29 in Hensall at 9 p.m. against Ex- eter A's. Douglas reunion Many years ago a fine little lady came to Hensall with her parents, !Gtr. and Mrs. George Douglas. Irene Douglas was a school teacher, a devoted Sunday School teacher and • friend to many. She spent several years teaching in Hensall continuation school and taught Sunday School in the Hensall United Church. By her example. many fine young men and women went on to great careers. (There have been too many to name them all). After the death of her mother, Irene lived with her father in the home now owned by Mrs. Gladyl; Col- eman. Following the death of Mr. Douglas. Irene moved to London where she worked in and for the United Church and visited the sick in hospitals. helped the poor and lonely. in June 1981 several of her former pupils gathered at the home of Minnie Noakes for a reunion and were able . to bring Miss Douglas to Hensall for it. Unfortunately due to failing health this was the on- ly reunion she could attend. In 1982 the "girls" held their second reunion at the home of Minnie Noakes. but because of the rain that day, they decided to hold future reunions in the fellowship hal; of the United Church. On Saturday June 18 many of the girls gathered in the hall for their third reunion in honour of Miss Douglas. now a pa- tient in Chateau Gardens, London. She will be 90 years old in September. Rev Stan MacDonald en- joyed the fellowship of the former Hensall girls and join- ed with them fol' a sumptuous pot luck supper. The next reunion will be in the fellowship hall of the United Church on June 16, 1984. Any ladies who had M,s Douglas as a teacher or Sun- day School teacher are asked to contact Mrs. Minnie Noakes. so their nanies may be added to the list. It is hoped the reunion will become an annual event. There were visitors from as far away as Hoboken. new Jersey, Toron- to, and of course. Hensall. A great time was had by all, reminiscing and enjoying the fellowship which was part of their years in Ilensall with Miss Douglas. Times -Advocate, June 22, 1983 Page 13 HOME MADE PIE -- Anita Cook (left) and Shirley McAllister hold up some of the baking available at the Henson UCW bake sole held in conjunction with the fid- dlers: contest. gontmommummuntmummimmommmittumNINNIMININIMIMINIMMINIMMI Ontario Nursing a Home Week ?g June 20 - 26 - Queensway Heart Jamboree Sat.. June 25 . *Bike-A-Thon 12:45 p.m. *Special Program 3:00 p.m. *Barbecue •5 - 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited to at- e tend the special activities listed above. Our Nursing Home is joining with other nursing homes throughoutOntariothat are members of the Ontario Nursing Home Association to celebrate Nursing Home Week. Our theme is the same as Senior Citizens Week - "We all have a lot to share". Please help us share Nursing. Home Week and or the 1983 Heart Jam- boree with the community we serve. Doris Jantzi NIINhrwHtIIUHlNblIsluuIWI8111IIlII111IIssImqumpuI,NNll p 3 1 1 mmrmmmrmmmunun r um nsi mm nammmminian nni1111 HENSALL CIVIC CORNER Hensall Playground & Swimming Registration All boys and girls age 5 - 13 years interested in port- cipoting:in the six week summer playground pro- gram, starting July 4, should register Thursday June 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Hensall Community Centre. Cost $18.00 per child or $36.00 per family. Also the some evening there will be registration for one session of swimming lessons at Vanastra Rec Centre beginning on July 11. Fee which includes bus will be $27.00 per child. TRUST COMPANY GUARANTEE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Representing many trust cam, ponies, highest rates usually available. For more information contact John R. Consitt ' at 236-4381 or 236.4560 NOTICE Ted Thuss Garage . Will be closing June 24th. We thank all our many customers for their trust and loyalty during the past 15 years. Terry Short ' and Marvin Merner will'be taking over July 1st. They are both class "A" mechanics and well qualified to look after all your needs. We hope you will show your trust in them as you have to us. Thank , you. • • Ted, Trudy and family Warniflg Health Notice Regarding Hensall Municipal Water usage. By order of Dr. H.R. Cieslar, medical officer of health. County of Huron. High levels of nitrates in water supplies have been known to have had serious consequences in infants under3 months of age. This chemical interferes with the ability of the blood to bind oxygen which con result in oxygen shortage (blue babies) with continued use. It does not affect older infants, children or adults, is not transferred by breast milk and does not affect the unborn. This water is of good quality and safe for use by all other ages. Generally minerals are considered beneficial in most water supplies up to set limits. This is hopefully a temporary problem and may be affecting the water only during periods of heavy usage (King St. well use). This notice is published in conjunction tvith ,our muni( ipal government and the Ministry of the Environment. gontmommummuntmummimmommmittumNINNIMININIMIMINIMMINIMMI Ontario Nursing a Home Week ?g June 20 - 26 - Queensway Heart Jamboree Sat.. June 25 . *Bike-A-Thon 12:45 p.m. *Special Program 3:00 p.m. *Barbecue •5 - 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited to at- e tend the special activities listed above. Our Nursing Home is joining with other nursing homes throughoutOntariothat are members of the Ontario Nursing Home Association to celebrate Nursing Home Week. Our theme is the same as Senior Citizens Week - "We all have a lot to share". Please help us share Nursing. Home Week and or the 1983 Heart Jam- boree with the community we serve. Doris Jantzi NIINhrwHtIIUHlNblIsluuIWI8111IIlII111IIssImqumpuI,NNll p 3 1 1 mmrmmmrmmmunun r um nsi mm nammmminian nni1111 HENSALL CIVIC CORNER Hensall Playground & Swimming Registration All boys and girls age 5 - 13 years interested in port- cipoting:in the six week summer playground pro- gram, starting July 4, should register Thursday June 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Hensall Community Centre. Cost $18.00 per child or $36.00 per family. Also the some evening there will be registration for one session of swimming lessons at Vanastra Rec Centre beginning on July 11. Fee which includes bus will be $27.00 per child.