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Times-Advocate, 1982-07-28, Page 14It t t ! 1 11 a i' itr • 4. •i i • Times -Advocate, July 28,1982 Public meeting will answer questions about gas conversion 1 • • 1 WHAT'S THE SCORE? - Rob Taylor, Hensall, checks his score in the bike rodeo at the Hensall playground with OPP Corporal Dave Woodward, Exeter. The readers write Open letter to Canadian Mayors Your Worship: There are now 57 cities and towns, representing 4 million Canadian citizens, which are conducting referenda on balanced disarmament in conjunction with their next municipal elections. Maclean's (June28, 1982) has stated that "the real impact of the (local) referenda has been to force Trudeau, once again, to take up arms control as a matter for his personal diplomacy"...and this even before the votes have taken place. We are writing to ask you to photocopy this letter and enclosures and distribute them to all members of your council. Our earnest hope is that your council will con- clude that disarmament is the Public invited to concert On August 1, The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is sponsoring an outdoor concert at Parkhill Conservation Area (located at the Junctions of 7 and 81 south). The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be located on the beach which forms a natural amphitheatre. This year the music will be provided by the Country Crinan Band and a variety of music will be featured. (It might be advisable for visitors to bring a blanket to sit on or their lawn chairs. ) Admission to the concert re- wires only paying for your vehicle permit at the Park's gatehouse. !f1111I111111111111111 The Light Touch By JACK LAVENDER Woman to another at baseball stadium: "I keep wanting to reach out and turn it off!" f • f Your neighborhood is getting older when there are more guitars than bicycles on the block. f • t Infant genius: a young person with highly im- aginative parents. • . f There's nothing wrong with being a self-made man, as long as you didn't consider the job finished too soon. • • . f Sign in zoo cafeteria: "Let the animals watch you eat for a change." We're not "lion": ser- vice with a know-how is to be found at Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-2103 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS Aug. 1 to 10 inclusive i1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111, most important issue of all time, that it is a legitimate municipal concern, and that you would be serving your constituents responsibly and exceedingly well if you were to hold a municipal referen- dum on balanced disarmament. Such decisions give people a democratic voice on an issue that has rapidly risen to the top of the personal agen- das of millions of Canadian citizens. We recommend that you canvas church, union, service club, and other opinion leaders in your area. You will probably find a mixture of views, but you are also likely to find very broad support for this idea. The final decision is yours, of course, as every politician must ultimately follow his or her conscience on such grave matters as this. Yours sincerely, ( The original of this letter was co-signed by the following: ) Farley Mowat, Pierre Berton, Paul McRae, M.P. (Lib.) ; Doug Roche, M.P. (P.C.) ; Ed Broadbent Leader, N.D.P.; Mike Harcourt, Mayor of Vancouver; Dr. Clarke Mac- Donald, Secretary, Office of Church and Society, United Church of Canada; Art Eg- gleton, Mayor of Toronto; Grace Hartman, President, C.U.P.E.; Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut, Holy Blossom Temple; Dr. Donald Anderson, Cana- dian Council of- Churches; Murray Thomson, Project Ploughshares; T. James Stark, Operation Dismantle. OPP patrols ready for Civic Holiday Every available OPP unit will be on patrol for the Civic Holiday weekend. July :31 -August 2. according to OPP Commissioner James Erskine. The poor weather at the start of the summer discouraged travellers. but the Civic Iloliday is expected to be one of the most heavily travelled weekends of the year. "We constantly find that ex- cessive speed is a major con- tributing factor in serious traffic accidents," says Comm. Erskine. who is also chairman of the Ontario Traf- fic Safety Couniil. "A holiday weekend is a time to relax and take things easy. Your driving should be the same - when you're not pushing Yourself. you find you don't tailgate and can negotiate curves easily." - ()PP patrols. many using radar units. will be watching for 'the speeding motorist. Much of the enforcement ef- tort will be concentrated on stretches of highway with a had accident record. Some major highways will also be patrolled by OPP air- craft. An OPP officer in the aircraft spots moving violators and radios the infor- mation to interceptor officers on the ground. Speeding drivers are timed between yellow triangular markers painted on the highway pave- ment at half -kilometre intervals. "It's up to the individual driver to prevent accidents." says ('omm. Erskine. PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" • FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS - (Sates Si Service to Most Makes) •FM COMMUNICA TION SYSTEMS For Farm St business • SPEED QUEEN APPLIANCES 'MOFFAT APPLIANCES •INSECT LIGHTS & FLY KILLING UNITS • GIFTS •MANY OTHER ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 ,1 Township considers feasibility of gas heat at Vanostra Tuckersmith township council is interested in having Union Gas supply natural gas . for heating at the Vanastra recreation centre, especially the swimming pool and to serve residents of the hamlet who might like this form of energy. Ian Cameron and Pat Langan of Union Gas, Lon- don, attended the meeting of council Tuesday to outline to council the problems that must be overcome to get established. Council was told that because it had been a former federal property Union Gas had been excluded from a franchise there but that could be changed now, and a new franchise negotiated subject to approval of the Ontario Energy board. Mr. Cameron said his com- pany would have to establish whether it would be economically viable to move into Vanastra as it is a small area to support a $'z million construction project. He said it would be absolutely im- perative to get a heavy saturation support from residents plus the industrial area. Langan said a brief survey of residents indicated there are 172 houses at Vanastra t 4 .. • Bankruptcies increasing at high rate The bankruptcy axe has bludgeoned Southwestern On- tario particularly hard in the first six months of 1982 com- pared with the same period last year, according to federal statistics. In the first half of 1982, the bankruptcy rate for the Lon- don region ( Elgin; Essex, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Mid- dlesex, Oxford and Perth counties) has jumped 41 per- cent over the same period last year. That increase is con- siderably above the 18' per- cent rise for the province and still well above 26 percent for Canada as a whole. When first-half bankruptcy percentages this year are compared with those of 1980 and 1979, the London region still come?; out the loser. Bankruptcies this year are 58 percent above those in 1980 and 116 percent above 1979 - for Ontario the bankruptcy jump has been 32 percent and 67 percent respectively and for Canada, 41 percent and 66 percent. London region consumer bankruptcies have borne the statistical brunt, registering significant rises compared with the first half of each of the last three years - 46 per- cent over last year, 64 percent over 1980 and 114 percent over 1979. Those increases show poorly when compared with first-half increases for On- tario as a whole - 17 percent over 1981, 31 percent over 1980 and 66 percent over 1979 - and Canada as a whole - 22 per- cent over 1981, 35 percent over 1980 and 59 percent over 1979. First-half London region business bankruptcies as a whole (including farm) aren't too optimistic either - 27 per- cent over 1981, 40 percent over 1980 and 123 percent ofer 1979. Those percentages compare with Ontario - 25 percent over last year, 35 percent over 1980 and 71 percent over 1979 - and Canada as a whole - 37 per- cent over 1981, 60 percent over 1980 and 91 percent over 1979. If any bright spot can he gleaned from the statistics, it would have to be in the Lon- don region where the rise in farm bankruptcies seems to have been blunted when only the first half is compared with that of last year - four per- cent. However, the 1982 first half rise is 81 percent above 1980 and a whopping 314 pee- cent eacent above 1979. And total first-half Ontario farm bankruptcies over last year rose only nine percent, over 1980 they rose 56 percent and over 1979 a sizable 375 percent jump was registered. First-half farm bankrupt- cies in Ontario this year are 95: compared with 87 in 1981. 61 in 1980 and 20 in 1979. The London region at the same time had 29 this half, 28 the year before; 16 in the first half of 1980 and seven in the same period of 1979. Canada has 'respectively 215, 136, 109 and 55 in those same years. You can't get into swimming if you can't get into your swimsuit. �.. Pal naparnonP,e 4 and of those contacted 62 residents indicated they may go for natural gas within two years. 16 said they might and seven were not interested and that there were 14 vacant homes and another 10 vacant or owners away. Cameron said it would cost over $1,000 for each homeowner to convert to gas from oil but a government grant would pay part of these costs. However, with people being laid off and/or a chance of being laid off facing some "it would put a helluva burden on people at this time to go for conversion. To talk to the residents council will call a public meeting Thursday, August 5, at the recreation centre when Mr.Cameronand Mr. Lagan will answer questions of residents after explaining conversion to gas, such as whether furnace and chimney all right or would have to be replaced. A homeowner would have to give a written statement of intent as to whether he would convert or not, Cameron said. In 1975 Union Gas in- vestigated andfound it would be economical to put a gas line to Vanastra. Council discussed a drain problem with Harry and John Arts of RR 4 Seaforth where a drain put in in 1961' put through the Arts barnyard to avoid a tile drain put in at a prior time. Mr. Arts said he had been "putting up with this mess for the past 20 years" because of flooding problems and is seeking help. He said he complained of the problem over the years but nothing has STEADY - Christina Huston, snakes through some pylons under'the watchful eye of playground supervisor Tracy Ducharme at the Hensall playground rodeo. Many activities at playground to keep children interested Playground is now just half completed with the number of children registered for the program reaching a record number of 75. We welcome Mary Drysdale on staff to assist the leaders for the re- maining 3 weeks. On Monday July 25 we had a bicycle rodeo. Constable Woodward of the Exeter OPP explained to the children all about bicycle safety and then the children went through various obstacle courses. The next day was water day. There wasn't a dry per- son in the playground. Every boy and girl had fun getting wet one way or another. In the afternoon we visited the Hen- sall Fire Station. Today (Wed.) the children are travelling to the Grand Bend Playhouse to see the children's play "Androcoles and the Lions." On Thursday July 29 the Playground is having a bottle drive in Hensall to raise money for their trip to Marineland. The boys and girls will be canvassing every house in Hensall between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Friday July 30 is Pioneer Day. The children will be dressing up and in the after- noon they will be visiting Bisback's antique shop. Next Wednesday the Playground will be travelling to Exeter to tour Zehr's in the morning and then playing games and eating our lunch at MacNaughton Park. After lunch the children will be swimming at Exeter Pool from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. So far the summer has been a great success. The children are always enthused and full of energy. , Anniversary celebrated A large crowd of relatives, neighbours and friends assembled at the Hensall Community Centre on Satur- day evening to celebrate with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Upshall on the occasion of their 25th wed- ding anniversary. Dancing was enjoyed to music by the Blue Water Playboys. A delicious lunch was served following the presentation to the couple with Bob Oesch as Master of Ceremonies. Return from West Mrs. Evelyn Flynn, Mrs. Audrey Christie, Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell and Mrs. Olive Cooper returned home from a three week bus trip to Western Canada going as far as the coast, taking in the 1 Calgary Stampede and many interesting places such as the Okanagan Valley. United church news Rev. McDonald began his series of sermons on Sunday morning at the United Church on "Our Untamed Impulses." He spoke on the subject of our frustrustions; all of us have to deal with disappointments, distrupted plans, deferred hopes and unrealized dreams as we travel along the road of life, he said. He referred to the scripture story of how Paul wanted to go to Spain but ended up in a prison in Rome. He spoke of how Jesus did not merely endure the cross but used it and so the creative Christian needs to ask not how can I bear these things, but how can I use them for good. Belva Fuss was organist and Carol Stuart as soloist sang two very beautiful solos, "God who stretched the spangled heaven" and "I shall not pass this way again." Jeff and Steven Cor- bett were the ushers with Harry Stuart and Marg MacLeod Junior congrega- tion leaders. Kelly Vanstone was in charge of the Nursery. For the Children's Time Mr. McDonald spoke on his recent visit to the Coal mine in Springhill. Nova Scotia and related the dedication of the miners to the need for our dedication in life. On Sunday afternoon Rev. McDonald visited his mother Mrs. Carl McDonald at the Uiemstra Rest Home in Listowel. Native of Hensall dies in St. Catharines ' Mrs. Mona Shorthouse, St. Catharines, passed away Ju- ly 25, 1982 in her 55th year. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs George Hedden, Hensall. she was born here and spent her early years in Hensall. queensway nursing home Mr . Bill Triebner visited with his mother Mrs. Muriel Triebner. Bob and Shirley Lammie visited with the former's mother Mrs. Vera Lammie. Phillip Eisenbach visited his sister Miss Elizabeth Eisenbach. Neil Regan was high bowler at the bowling on Friday mor- ning. The residents are enjoy- ing the outdoor and sunshine these days. Mr. Lorne Thrower con- ducted worship service last week. Church services will resume in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day, August 1 at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Knight has been on holidays for the past month. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morenz, Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crum and Danny of Warren, Michigan spent Thursday visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Noakes. Mrs. Evelyn Fletcher, Ex- eter was a recent visitor with Mrs. Bertha MacGregor. Mr. Roy Consitt underwent surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London last week. His many friends wish hjm a speedy recovery. Mrs. Irene Gillespie and Mrs. Kathleen Staudt of Drayton Valley, Alberta, returned to their home after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. William Rogerson. While there they motored to Ottawa and Niagara Falls. Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Corbett and Jeff were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett, Hensall, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chaffe and family, Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Al Corbett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Corbett and Gerry and Miss Sheila Riley, Staffa. Mrs. Annie Noakes, who underwent surgery at Vic- toria Hospital, London, spent the past week convalescing at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Noakes at Mt. Brydges. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Mrs. Wilfred K. Freeman, Clinton, formerly Isobel Saundercock, Hensall, whose husband pass- ed away very suddenly. Mrs. Vera Smale spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Freeman. Mrs. Madeline Harburn, who underwent surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, last week returned to her home on Saturday. Rev. McDonald has return ed home after attending the meeting of the Canadian Foresters held in Frederic- ton, New Brunswick. Follow- ing the meeting he enjoyed a three day holiday on Prince Edward Island. been done. Council has taken one step and has asked Ontario Hydro to direct the water draining from its property to its natural drainage area which is the Archibald Drain, not over the Arts property. Coun- cil is seeking further informa- tion from its drainage engineer. "I feel we have tried our best not to have a pollution problem," said Mr. Arts. Council passed a borrowing bylaw for $750,000 to be bor- rowed if necessary to carry on the township's business un- til the taxes are collected. At present council has borrowed around $500,000, Clerk Jack McLachlan reported. A request for a tile drain loan for $20,000 was approved. Council approved a motion to request the Huron County land severance committee to freeze all further severance applications that create an acreage less than 50 acres in an agricultural zone until the township's secondary plan is in effect. The town of Exeter has notified council it will be deferring making a donation of money for the Vanastra recreation centre and pool un- til after October until its recreation committee decides if it has money for this. The township of Stanley has sent $1,000 for recreation. The inspector of the Huron County Health Department has sent council a letter stating that the cleanlinessof the Vanastra Recreation cen- tre had improved. A dog problem has been reported at Vanastra and at Egmondville and both areas reported to Tuckersmith's dog catcher. Frank Kling Ltd. of Seaforth has been hired to clean out the Wallace drain which has been silted in. Two silttraps should be put in near the Wallace-Swinkel line fence and at the "ford" in the creek. The hamlet of Egmondville has been presented with a new park by Vera Pierce of Sun City, Arizona. The park is located on the south end of Egmondville on Bayfield Street and Water Street. Miss Pierce writes she is a daughter of the late Emma Mae Pierce (nee Quinland) whose home the house was that stood on the land. The little park is 165 feet by 330 feet. Reeve Robert Bell said the grass will be cut and the land levelled with some topsoil. It is hoped that playground equipment can be put on the property next year. A liquid manure storage bylaw was passed Tuesday night in a recorded vote with Reeve Bell and Deputy Reeve William Brown voiting against it and the three coun- cillors. Robert Broadfoot, James Papple-and John Brownridge voting for it. Two township road employees, Kenneth Miller .and James Knight both have successfully completed upgrading courses at the roads school in May, at Guelph University, sponsored by the Ontario Good Roads Association. Council accepted the tender of Harold Wise of Clinton, for $5,91$ for a heating unit at the Vanastra recreation centre. It will use propane gas. His was the lowest of four tenders. HIE SALL IMPROVEMENT - Diane Leibold, RR 3 Zurich (left) and Debby Reid, Hensall, are part of the crew working under a BIA grant to improve public areas of the town. The ladies are oiling concrete forms. We request the assistance of persons who might have old pictures, stories, family histories of early settlers of Hen- sall and surrounding area. Minnie Noakes will be compiling a book of ear- ly and present day Hensall to be com- pleted in time for our Centennial which is 1984. Brian Richman our local photographer will develop any pictures which are loaned and make negatives. The originals will be returned to the owners. We would request that names, times and any other information perti- nent to the era accompany the pictures or memorables. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated and we hope to make this book a fairly accurate ac- count of our village past and present. If you do not send us the information ti it will be difficult to find -any records. Please send any stories, pictures, etc. complete with return address to Mrs. Minnie Noakes, 95 Oxford St., Hensall, Ontario. NOM 1X0 or to Mrs. Oke, Village Clerk, 108 King St, Hensall. NOM 1X0. Thank You Village of Hensall (t An'If s:• ♦ ` • (_ Gui �u;• t• :LAK Thurs., July ‘29 SALE 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Flower Basket - 20% Off - 15% Off all arrangements and supplies all orders including weddings booked. Free coffee, free draw. 1st house south of Hensall on west side of Number 4. 262-5928 Closed for Holidays July 30 to Aug. 22. • muimrmmumhmmnnmmimmc nnnmuanmintuunm CORNER Notice to Ratepayers Council invite ratepayers to submit their names as interested persons for consideration toward appointment to the Property Standards Committee. The Committee will be composed of 3 ratepayers appointed by Council for a 3 year term, with one term expiring annually and therefore the first appointments shall be for 1, 2, and 3 years. Please submit your name by writing or phoning Mrs. Oke at the Municipal Office, 108 King St., Hen- sall. Telephone 262-2812. Thursday July 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. the Hensall Playground will be canvassing all of�Hensall collecting all returnable bottles. We would ap- preciate your support by leaving your bottles just outside the door. The proceeds will go towards a trip to Marineland, ntnitmttntntnIIISIMnnmmIItnnntntnnn011uss111„nM•1.11a,,..,.r.•. mlmepttln nn • f Bottle Drive • 1