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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-10-28, Page 21Wellington Street Car Park ARCHITECT'S PROPOSAL — These sketches, from a portfolio by architect Nick Hill, illustrate re-lanscaping and decorative lights proposed for improvements in Hensall's downtown core. Below, a sign on highway 4 would alert passers-by of Hen- sall's downtown services. IN CWL 50 YEARS — Four members of the Mount Carmel Catholic Women's Leogue received 50 year pins at Sunday's 60th anniversary celebration. Above, Diocesan president Rita Ouellette makes the presentations to Mary Reglerl Gayle Cronyn, Philomene Hogan and Dorothy Hartman. Missing was Kathleen Haulahan. T -A photo LADIES MEET — The annual meeting of the South Perth Region of the United Church Women was held in St. Marys Oct. 21. From left: Marion Urquhart (regional secr.), Phyllis Rodd (regional pres.), Verna Burgin (Kirkton UCW pres.), Pauline Morrison (St. Marys UCW pres.), Dorris Denham (regional vice pres.). Absent from the picture are Woodham UCW pres. Marian Jaques, Zion Pres. Leona Jaques and regional vice pres. Rita Standeaven. Staff photo UCW holds St. Marys The South Perth Regional of U.C.W. was held Wednes- day October 21, 1981 at the United Church in St. Marys with the theme "Loving Concern." St. Marys ladies had charge of Registration at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Verna Burgin of Kirkton led the sing -song accompanied by Mrs. Ethel Stephen. Mrs. Dorothy Pickell accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Facey on the piano played two violin solos. Mrs. Pauline Morrison of St. Marys welcomed everyone present and shared a poem "Burdens" with us. The Woodham UCW had charge of the Worship Ser- vice, their theme being "Ready, Willing and Disabled." Guest speaker for the evening was introduced by Mrs. Ruth Constable; Mr. Ernie Little and daughter Missy of St. Marys. Mr. Lit- tle introduced daughter Missy whom they do not feel Is handicapped, but is a nor- mal little girl give?t to them to provide the best for her and their experiences with her are very gratifying, he said. The Rotary Club or St. Marys had been so helpful to provide financial support for the expensive items needed for their special little girl. Missy showed the ladies that she could walk, talk, hold her pencil and using her tricycle go around the room, and talking to some of the ladies. They were delightful guests and gave each one of the ladies present an ap- preciation of her abilities. Mrs. Georgina Baker of Woodham U.C.W. said in thanking them for coming that it was a delight to see someone so close to home being cared for this way. The offering was divided between C.G.I.T. and Mis- sion and Service was meet dedicated by Mrs. Barbara Richardson. Greetings from Presbyterial was given by Mrs. Grace Pym and by the Regional president Mrs. Phyllis Rodd who announced the new president was Mrs. Reta Standeavon from St. Marys. The roll call was taken and the minutes ap- proved. A musical number by the Kirkton Trio - Vesta Marshall, Veran Burgin and Dorothy Morriston was en- joyed. The treasurers report was given by Mrs. Helen Ander- son - St. Johns - Stratford, Benediction by Mrs. Clarice Hern - Zion West. Proposal to beautify, humanize Hensall Plan features parks, parking A nine point plan to make the downtown core of Hen- sall a more "beautiful and humanistic" setting was presented to the village council by architect Nick Hill, Monday. The proposed plan was presented in the form of a booklet to council members and representatives from the Huron county planning office, the ministry of transportation and com- munication (MTC) and the ministry of housing. The report states: "Im- provements to the business district are urgently needed and this is recognized clear- ly by the village council and business community. The physical fabric of the dis- trict, istrict, especially the street and sidewalks have been punished severely by heavy traffic and accompanying noise and dust. There is also a lack of pedestrian amenity and a generally, uninviting environment prevails that lacks warmth, texture and appeal." The report also notes that MTC will be rebuilding sec- tions of King Street in Hen- sall and work can be coor- dinated with MTC construc- tion. Hensall's centennial in 1984 is a second impetus for completing the im- provements. Discussion at Monday's meeting centred on the traf- fic problem and the costs of the project. The plan as proposed, calls for a series of sidewalk pro- jections, the width of a park- ing space, onto Ying Street/Highway 84. The 'islands' would be the star- ting points for marked cross walks and would create space for planter/street light units. Th MTC representative Gary Todd, complimented Hill on his useage of off street parking, but said the islands would create operational and maintenance problems. Parking would still be allowed between the projec- tions, and this Todd }aid, would slow down traffi as people maneuver to park their cars. He added that it was hard for MTC personnel to plow snow around'the projections. If the village plows the park- ing lanes, he said it became an "Administrative night- mare'= to claim the MTC only plows the centre lanes. Moveable planters would be an alternative Todd said, but noted they simply become a maintenance problem for the village to move them for the winter, rather than an MTC snow plowing problem. that the downtown is a "terrible mess". "We're trying to make a more beautiful, humanistic setting," Hill said. He said he thought the problems would be worth it, in creating something out of a nothing downtown area. Todd also questioned the turning radii of some of the corners leading to the side streets. In terms of traffic, he said Hensall has a very low volume , but during harvest season there Is a high percentage of truck and farm machinery traffic try- ing to negotiate village streets. Other points in the plan in- clude: replacing existing King Street sidewalk with brick paving: adding planters and park benches on the Wellington Street car park (next to the railway tracks); creating a civic garden and sign opposite King Street on Highway 4; proposing a general maintenance program along the CNR railway property; and landscaping along the King Street approach and in the downtown area. Though the plan is describ- ed as "small but significant" Hillsaid unit prices were expensive but added costs are flexible depending on the final plan. Reeve Paul Neilands ask- ed if Hill was scared to put a grand total in his plan. Hill replied thatno total was included so those look- ing at the report could key in on individual prices and see where money was spent. It maintains the flow of the project he added when not concentrating on a single figure. Prices for the proposal, as estimated for each stage of the plan, total $154,000. Some of the costs will be absorbed .by private land owners. businesses and the MTC Hill pointed out. As part of the Highway 84 reconstruction, the ministry will be installing curbing along the south side of King Street and will be repairing existing curbing to the north of the street. The brick sidewalk paving, Hill said, cost only slightly more than replacing the sidewalk with concrete, and would not have cracking and heaving problems conven- tional sidewalks have. The CNR could be ap- proached he said to have them pay for portions of the clean-up and landscaping along the railway. Businesses forming a Business Improvement Area (BIA) could be eligible for a 5150,000 loan from the Hill reminded council the ministry of housing. point to keep in mind was Clerk Betty Oke said the Good crowd at Centennial School There was much activity at the school Wednesday, Oct. 7 for Open House. There was better than 80 percent attendance by the parents and grandparents. Parents will return to Huron Cen- tennial on Tuesday November 24 or Wednesday November 25 to pick up their children's first term report cards. Mrs. Westlake, Mr. Desjardine and Mr. Laurie took the Grade 5 students to Bannockburn Conservation Area Wednesday, October 14 and Friday,October 16. They had a habitat study of what makes its home in hollow logs, and near water. Many specimens were found and studied, such as various bugs and insects. Other life found were, snakes, salamanders and some birds. Wednesday, October 14 was the soccer tournament which is held at Huron Centennial each year. Schools competing were, Hullett, Seaforth, Clinton, Blyth, Clinton Christian and Huron Centennial. Clinton boys placed first and Clinton Christian School girls placed first. The weather was ex- ceptionally good and all 200 players and their coaches had an excellent day. Referees were from Central Huron Secondary School. About 110 Grade 4 and 5 students lined up for their Class Cross Country com- petition Monday morning. The weather co-operated beautifully as did the children. Much enthusiasm was shown. Grade 4A came first as a class and Grade 5B came in second. Individuals in the Grades 4 and 5 groups were Dean Martin first and Harry Gundy came in second. The 100Grades6to 8group did their Cross Country Tuesday afternoon. As a class 7A came in first. Individuals Scott Townsend came first and Calvin Salter came second. Trophies are presented. The teachers, Mr. Walker, Mr. Laurie and Mrs. Hunter-Duvar were very pleased with the attendance and good sportsmanship, and are looking forward to the competition next year. All the Grade 1 children had a good field trip to Ferguson's Apiary, Thur- sday, October 22nd. They listened to a talk first about the ways of bees, then saw slides which explained how honey is taken from the honey combs in each. Super. Many of the hives are farmed out in neighbourhood farms where the bees get the pollen from clover and other flowering plants. Captain at school dance Captain, a Toronto-based group, will provide the en- tertainment for tomorrow night's Hallowe'en dance at South Huron District High School. The four member band plays music from several rock and roll genres including number by the Beatles, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones and AC -DC. The witches and warlocks will rock from 8:30 till 12:30. Admission is $3.50. "We are pleased with student attendance at student council functions 30 far this year," said Joanne Malone, student council social convener. The council reported a profit from its first dance. A dress -up day is scheduled for Thursday as well, with the five best - dressed individuals winning free admission to the dance. village could have a BIA by- law ready by December but reminded council a property improvement by-law would also be needed. "If you start worrying about .the problems, it all starts to diminish," Hill said. In summing up he said "I'd really like to see this street come alive". The project can be done, he said, by dovetailing work with the MTC, the CNR and with municipal and private cooperation. Practical problems must be addressed Hill said, but the project must focus on making the core area something beautiful. Hill and Gary Todd of the MTC will be co-ordinating planning the traffic problems, while Hill and Roman Dzuz of the county planning board will contact the CNR for their co- operation. Dzuz suggested the group "cultivate CNR's corporate responsibttii,es" and perhaps have them con- tribute. towards the parking and park area on the land CNR owns next to the tracks. Hill suggested contacting the minister of transport personally to prompt the MTC to begin reconstruction work on highway 84. The municipal work proposed, could be completed In con- iunction with highway work nv the time of Hensall's centennial in 1984. Municipal Hall Landscaping 0 TREES AND LIGHTS FEATURE — Trees, benches, crosswalk and new street lighting serve to beautify and humanize the area around Hensall's municipal hall. This is port of the proposal by architect Nick Hall. imes- dvocatei & North limbton Since 11173 111111i INTIMMEE:OfffMONSIIfit Serving South Huron, North Middlesex October 28, 1981 Page 1A R. E. Pooley Legion Branch -- Exeter 167 invites you to join them in the service at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church Sunday, November 8 11:00 a.m. followed by laying of wreaths at the cenotaph. All veterans in Exeter and surrounding area are urged to participate in the onnual Remembrance Day Parade Veterans will meet at the Legion Hall. 10: 15 a m and proceed to Church for service Thence to the cenotaph for the laying of wreaths and the last post. Medals will be ween Remembrance Service at Usborne Central School Tuesday, November 10 - 10:45 a.m. Wreath Laying Service, Etc. --- Public Cordially Invited Remembrance Day Banquet Wednesday, November 11- 7:00 P.M. LEGION HALL Guest Speaker - Mr. Roy A. Scott, R.A.F. Spy Pilot All VETERANS AND LEGION MEMBERS WELCOME