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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-11-17, Page 21HENSALL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE al262-3206 Arena Activities Wed., Nov. , 17 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Moms and Tots 3:30 - 5 p.m. Public Skating 6 p.m. Novice 7 p.m. Atoms vs Zurich 8 p.m". - Pee wee vs Alma Logan 9 p.m. Bantams vs Clinton Thurs., Nov. 18 8:30 p.m. Sherwood 'vs CCAT Fri., Nov. 19 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Hensall Oldtimers vs Canadian Canners 8:45 p.m. Seaforth Minor Sat., Nov. 20 12 noon Hensall Minor 1 - 3 p.m. Public Skating 3:30 - 8 p.m. Seaforth Minor Sun., Nov. 21 1 - 3 p.m. Public Skating 3:30 p.m. Seaforth Juniors " vs Exeter 7 - 11 p.m. Hensall Rec Hockey Mon., Nov. 22 7 - 11 p.m. ' Seaforth Broomball Tues., Nov. 23 5:45 8:45 p.m. Hensall Minor - 10 p.m. Broomball Constriction scheduled to begin in early spring Seniors' 22 -unit apartment approved Construc''on of a two- storey, 22- nit apartment building fo' nior citizens is scheduled begin on Queen Street in [linearly 1983, subject lo final CMHC approval!! The a ved design, sub- mitted Toronto architect Carson oods, includes two two-bedroom apartments and two specially equipped for handicapped tenants, (the rest will be one -bedroom units) and a 12 -space parking lot. K,certain percentage of the apartments will be rented on a geared -to -income basis. This addition to Hensall housing will be the culmina- tion of a dream, the result of two years of pleading, plann- ing and paperwork by a group of concerned and caring citizens. Irene Davis (newly elected village councillor) was one of the first to catch the vision. As a member of the local Three Links, and an executive of- ficer of Zone 8 of the parent Senior Citizens of Ontario, Davis knew personally people who had had to leave a lifetime affiliation in Hensall and move to apartments in Zurich or Exeter, because of a lack of suitable accom- modation in their home town. In 1979, with the fervour of a convert, the transplanted native of England conducted her own door-to-door survey in the village to determine the extent of the need, and the amount of support to be ex- pected. She compiled the results and mailed them off to Queen's Park in Toronto. The provincial government assessed Hensall's re- quirements at 10 units, but added that number would not beviable or self-supporting. At the end of that year the Conservatives switched from direct involvement in con- struction of housing for seniors to a grant system. That ended the matter for awhile..Davis was down but not .out. "I love Hensall. It's my home", Davis said recent- ly. "1 know quite a few seniors who had to leave, and it was heartbreaking. One lady who moved to Exeter two years ago still hasn't unpacked all her boxes." The following year Hensall United Church members Bill Fuss, Jim McGregor and Mrs. Davis resurrected the housing is ue. The trio, with the adjaceiftchurch-owned lot in mind, approached the Hen- sall UC Board to ask permis- sion to form a committee to Mrs. 8ortha MacGregor, Legion Remembrance Day a success This year for the first time Hensall Legion Branch 438 held their Remembrance Day observance in the village's rec centre. Another in- novative move was the exten- ding of invitations to the an- nual dinner to wives and for your overwhelming , stipport. I shall keep my campaign promise of Dedication with Integrity. Jim Robinson I wish to "thank" those who voted for me at the polls, November 8th. John Skea 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 • "Jhank c�ou ff To all who voted for me at the November 8th election. 1 • Cecil Pepper ti To The Voters of Hensall I wish to express my sincere thanks for your faith and confidence in me. Your vote was greatly appreciated. Thank You, Irene Davis PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" • FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS- (Sales At Service to Most Males) •FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS For Farm 81 Business • SPEED QUEEN APPLIANCES • MOFFAT APPLIANCES *INSECT LIGHTS & FLY KILLING UNITS •GIFTS • MANY OTHER ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 escorts of Legion and Aux- iliary members: After 150 people had en- - joyed an excellent dinner, the Remembrance ceremony opened with the colour party led by Larry Uyl, flag bearers Murray Traquair and Iva • Reid, and bugler Frans Boogemans. Two minutes of silence were observed. Branch chaplain Rev. Stan McDonald introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Angela Ar - mitt, a member of Western University's teaching staff for 32 years, and dean of part- time studies before her retire- ment three years ago. The professor spoke of the impor- tance of remembering, and the joys of laughter. Listeners remarked after- ward that the hour of witty and perceptive comment seemed to fly by in ten minutes, and many in the au- dience said hearing Miss Ar - mitt was alone worth the price of the dinner and evening. Appropriate remarks con- cerning November 11 were given by Paul Neilands, reeve of Hensall. Tuckersmith reeve Robert Bell and Hay township reeve Lloyd Mousseau. Rev. McDonald dubbed the event "an outstanding success". Many thanks for your vote of confidence JnnnnISnnnuiu The Light Touch By JACK LAVENDER Announcing A new service We now sharpen • chain saws • hand saws • circular saws • etc. Our new equipment is designed for sharpen- ing most anything with o cutting edge. Contact us at Jaek's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-2103 91111111111111111111111111111111111111111111) examine the possibilility of bringing senior citizen hous- ing to Hensall. The request was immediately granted. The committee, enlarged to include Hilda Payne and Doug Cook, approached CMHC, the federal housing authority. On the advice of CMHC, a non-profit organiza- tion called Hensall Senior Citizens Homes Incorporated was formed, and set out to navigate its way through government -prescribed chan- nels, with the unofficial but 'unqualified support of Rhe United Church. The voyage has taken two years. In the interim the com- mittee lost charter member Hilda Payne and added six more. President Bill Fuss, secretary Irene Davis, and members Cook and McGregor have been joined by treasurer Rick McKay, Harry Klungel, Harold Knight, John Baker and Leonard 'Hoffman. Hensall clerk Betty Oke also sits on the committee. The HSCHI has . sailed through phase one, where CMHC advanced funds to in- corporate and hire con- sultants to draw up preliminary, plans. The original idea of building on the lot behind the church was abandoned; the church need- ed the property for a parking lot, and the lot was too small to accommodate a large com- plex anyway. The committee hopes to complete phase two' by the end of this year. Options have been taken on the Queen Street lots diagonally across from the church and a tender has been caller,) to remove the existing buildings. Required soil testing has begun. The committee met last week 'to discuss two of the most important items on the phases two agenda - callingof tenders for actual construc- tion, and shopping for mor- tgage money. The committee is moving slowly and cautiously. They want to be good stewards of the large sum of federal money which will be en trusted to their care, and will make sure they obtain the best possible deal from the chosen lender, and the best possible building from' the selected contractor. They are now listening to presentations from companies experienced in arranging mortgages. and are investigating the past per= formance . of various contractors. Bill'Fuss is confident phase three, actual construction, will begin early in the new year, and senior citizens will be moving into their new apartments by September at the latest. There is already a waiting list. The new apartment building does not yet have a name. Hensall school children have been asked to submit suggestions, and the commit- tee will award prizes for the best submissions. About people you know Mr. and Mrs. Donald Noakes, Guelph, and Miss Katharine Amess of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Noakes. Mr. Hugh McEwen, who has been a patient in South Huron Hospital,. Exeter returned to his home last week. Mr. David Leader, former Hensall resident, passed away Sunday. The funeral service will be held Wednes- day m Orangeville. Rev. and Mrs. W.D. Jarvis and JoAnne, Rev. McDonald, Dorothy Brintnelland Mable Park were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Melvin Wurm Sunday . Mr. and Mrs. George Parker, Randy and Rod, Mrs. Pearl Shaddidc, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Taylor, Carrie and Kim and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parker were dinner guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rick Parker and attended the baptism of their son, Ryan William, at Thames Road United Church. A pleasant event took place et the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Luther on November 7th when their grandson Jason Richard, 'son of Rick and Carol Luther, London was baptised by Captain Spence of the Salvation Army, London. November 17 1982 Page 9A PROPOSED NEW SENIOR CITIZENS' APARTMENTS — Architect Carson Woods, committee president Bill Fuss and secretary Irene Davis admire the architect's draw- ing of a 22 unit apartment for senior citizens to be built in Hensall next year. Ken Mclean receives gold watch Ken and Eileen McLean were dinner guests on Thurs- day, November 4th at Sun- nydale Golf and Country Club in London. After dinner the Paul brothers and Shirley entertained. This was follow- ed by the presentation of gold watches to Ken and twenty- eight fellow employees in recognition of 25 years with Canadian Westinghouse. Con- gratuations Ken. The suffering of the poor in India was brought out to members of Unit 2 of Hensall United Church women by Mrs. Elva Forrest on Monday evening, November 8. In the study of faith and justice, Rev. Lois Wilson tells of liv- ing standards and ex- periences during herr tour of third world Countries. In countries like India, one wonders where iustice begins. Unit officers for 1983 were elected as follows: leader Mrs. Kay Mock; treasurer Mrs. Grace Drummond; secretary rotating social functions Mrs. Jean Wareing and Mrs. Judy Parker. Ar- rangements were made for the lunch for the annual meeting on December 6 at 8 p.m. Favours were made for the residents at Queensway Nursing Home. To close the evening lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. Mona Alder - LEGION DINNER — Hensall legion sgt.-at- arms Lorry Uyl, chaplain Rev. Stan McDonald, Branch 438 president Irvin Ferris. and 1st v/p Garnet Allen 'chat with Remembrance Day guest speaker Dr. Angela Armitt, retired dean of part- time studies at the University of Western Ontario. To the Electors of Hensall We. wish to express our sincere ap- preciation for the confidence you have placed in us. We will continue to serve you with the same dedication as in past years. Many thanks Harold Knight Charles Hay Public Utilities Commission If Buy REPLACEMENT t yip WINDOWS o. O sliders Have them installed NOW and •SAVE ENERGY • NO Save on heating costs and oliminote cold drafts MAINTENANCE • Double glazed and triple glazed WE'RE THE VINYL AND ALUMINUM SPECIALISTS •Siding •Soffit •Fascia •Eavestroughing plus roofing CaII Larry Munroe RR 2 Lakeside 349-2838 CONSUMERS BUILDING PRODUCTS Lambeth 1-800.26S-4992 dice and Mrs. Sadie Hoy. Seniors meet President Mrs. Eileen Ran- nie presided for the November meeting of the Three Links Seniors of Hen- sall on Tuesday evening. A donation was voted to the C.N.I.B. The Christmas meeting will be held on December 14 at 6:30 p.m. with Alex and Evelyn McBeath in charge of the social. Percy and . Emma Camp- bell and Clarence and Aldeen Volland were in charge of the entertainment and lunch. Progressive euchre was en- joyed with the following prize winners: ladies' high Jeanette Turner; gent's high Gerti Moir; ladies' consola- tion Evelyn Flynn; gent's 44. + >r consolation Alex McGregor; lone hands Stewart Blackwell. Queensway news Rev. Jim Sutton Of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, Exeter conducted worship at the home last week. Rev. W.D. Jarvis of Tillsonburg, former minister of Carmel Presbyterian Church, visited with Mrs. Marguerite Bon- thron. Jo and Mary Martin visited Pat Oesch. Elmer Oesch visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Oesch. Frank and Janet Winters, Toronto visited Mrs. Debackere. Dorothy Iles, Exeter visited several _ residents. Heather Buchanan visited her grand- mother Mrs. . Irene Kalbfleisch. Top bowler was Murray Hull., Thursday, Nov. 18 Come to the Opening of the FLOWER BASKET In its new location 127- King Street, Hensall (Beside Don's Food Market) - 15% Off all arrangements - 10% Off all supplies Hours Mon., Tues., Wed. and Sat. 9 - 5:30 Thurs. and Fri. 9 - 8:30 For phone orders call 262-5928 after hours. November Sale 33'/3% Off all Pinwheel Crystalin Stock till Nov. 27th/82 The Birch Tree 90 King St. Hensall 262-2548 Meet one of the twelve Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year • Award winners of 1981 JOEL ROWAN, 17, of Scarborough lost his right leg to cancer at the age of 13. But it didn't stop him from skiing -- he took up Track Three skiing lone ski on his left foot and two more on the special poles). Joel has excelled in down- hill skiing ever since. A member of the Canadian Handicapped Ski Team, Joel hopes to be in the 1984 Olympics. He also enjoys water skiing. Do you know a young Canadian (aged 6 to 18) who deserves a Junior Citizen Award? For 1982 Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year 1982 nominations are now being accepted by this newspaper Imes -Advocate Attention Jim Beckett P.O. Box 850, Exeter, Ontario LAcP Air The Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards Program is a point project, of the community newspapers of Ontario and CP Air. •