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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-03-12, Page 8REHEARSAL — Kim Marsden, (second from left) one of the two professionals with the Hensall Skating Club, puts members of the club through their paces while rehearsing for the Club's carnival, "Music is in the Air", to be held in the arena on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Skaters are Debbie Lawrence, Lori Faber, Jennifer Taylor, Lisa Faber, Karen McCullough and Amy Campbell. Two g vestspeakers March 17 at Horticultural Society The congregation were reminded that next Sunday will be Baptismal Service and that the first celebration • of the Centennial will be March 18 with Grandma's Quilting Party in both afternoon and evening. They were also reminded of the Beef Barbecue on Wednesday, April 9. The Hensall Horticultural Society will be meeting on Monday, March 17 at 8:00 in the Fellowship Hall of the United Church. Mrs. Jean Barnett of Goderich will be speaking about roses and Marg Burkhart of Ellison Travel, Wingham, will be speaking about bus trips to Iris Gardens. Members are reminded it is Bring a Guest night. Everyone is welcome. General Meeting The general meeting of the Hensall U.C.W. was held March 3d. Belva Hensall United Church Fuss opened the meeting with a poem "Afraid of the Future" was the ser- "Easter Thoughts". The London Con - mon title at the United Church on Sun- ference of the U.C.W. will be held in day morning when Mr. McDonald Stratford Arena April 14 and 15. We spoke of Christ facing His future and are asked for posters and cookies. the cross. "We often say 'It is just as A campsite experience will be at well we don't know'," he said,"but we Camp Bimini in June. The offering know that God through Christ is in the was given to Friendship House. future to help us meet what life puts Audrey Christie introduced the upon us, and therefore, if we put our speaker, Patty Rean, who is the pro - lives in His hands we need not fear. ;' gram co-ordinator for Special Grants The choir, under the direction of for Special Needs and Assessment for Belva Fuss, sang the very beautiful Youth in Huron County at Friendship "Take Time to Pray". House. The House is run from grants Mona Alderice greeted the con- and donations. Volunteers are gregation and Darrel Preszcator, welcome to visit and help with crafts Steve Corbett, Wayne Corbett and and the children. We can help with John Rowcliffe were the ushers. food, clothing and money. During the children's time the The devotion was taken by Eleanor Junior Department of the Church Mansfield of Unit 2. Her theme was School presented Bibles for Overseas "Love". Belva closed the meeting and each student of the Department with a poem "Take Time". A social received their Good News pin. time followed in char:e of Unit 3. Velma Robinson Phone 262.3205 Queensway activities The Hensall United Church Ex- plorers visited Queensway on Mon- day, March 3. We viewed a film strip on Canadian Indians and then we worked together making big shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day later this month. The Explorers brought over cookies which they made -themselves and we ate them with some punch supplied by our kitchen. The cookies were delicious and we really enjoyed the girls' visit. We hope you girls will join us again soon! Also on Monday the Hensall United Church ladies ran our Bingo for us. Monday was quite a busy, day for us. On Tuesday the ceramics club met. Everyone admired . our finished c°ramits which Lil Baker fired{or us. Everyone is working very hard and their talents are showing in their finished products. This week's church service was held by Rev. Richard Hawley. Bob Cameron was pianist, and the volunteers were Josie Ryckman, Alma Godbolt and Thelma Russell. Our movie for this week was Abbott and Costello's "Pack Up Your Troubles." It was really funny and everyone enjoyed their antics. AU the residents and staff here at Queensway wish to welcome Mrs. Ed- na McLellan to our home. Quote of the week: "Eyes are where they are - for looking ahead." Edna McCann - The Heritage Book. . eta TRIP WINNER — Kinsmen trip committee chairman Steve Knight (left) and last month's trip winner Andy Imanse drew the name of Nelson Monteith, Exeter, as March winner in the Hensall trip -of -the -month draw. Monteith won eight days in St. Petersburg, Florida. :4•••• • • • • • • • • • • • EVERYTHING IN THE STORE • Except patterns • • • oth*i'V,t FABRICS • • • A T is Wee 20%OFF 1 373 Main St., Exeter Hours: 9 - 9 Fridays; - 9 - 6 daily Phone 235-2842 • I�••i•iiiiii•ii•iiiii• ei • •• •• • •• • • • • • • • Everyone is reminded the annual beef barbecue is on April 9 and tickets are now available for the three sittings. Unit 3 Unit 3 of Hensall United church held their Easter meeting on March 4,at 1:30 p.m. with Marg Upshall presiding. The meeting opened with the theme song followed by prayer. The roll call was answered by the members telling their father's name. Worship was conducted by Helen Roberts on "Easter Thoughts". A thank you card was read from Sheila Corbett. The members were remind- ed of the World Day of Prayer. Tickets were distributed for the April 9 Barbecue. Pearl Taylor show- ed a film on Indians for the study. Mary Kinsman gave several readings for the program titled "Wass Sheep, Not a Lamb" and "Why Worry." Hostesses were Fredo Boa and Mary Kinsman. Shuffleboard A good number attended shuf- fleboard on Thursday. It was nice to have new players out. The high scorers were Pearl McKnight- 262, Ida Dickert- 234, Dorothy Brintnell- 173 and Alf Ross- 166. Northcrest News Olga and Ernie Chipchase blew in with the storm on Friday from their home in Florida. It is nice to have them back. They took off on Saturday to Goderich to watch ,some of their family play hockey. Amber Lodge The members of Amber Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting on Wednesday evening, March 5 with V.G. Sis: Lois Jones presiding assisted by V.G. Sis Bonnie Upshall. The visiting committee reported on the sick and shut-ins. The Lodge is planning a dessert euchre for May 14 at 1:00 p.m. Admis- sion $2.00. All enjoyed a social hour following the meeting. Hensall Bantams The Hensall Bantams travelled to Mitchell on March 8 for an 8 a.m. game. On the scoreboard as Rob Wareing recorded his third shut -out of the season. The final score was 13-0 for Hensall. Rob Taylor and Scott Bell both scored four times with Taylor also getting two assists to be top scorer. The boys travel to Zurich Wednesday, March 12 for an 8 p.m. game to finish their regular schedule. The Huron Park Tournament will be held in Hen- sall and Zurich, March 21, 22 and 23. Action gets underway in Hensall Friday night at 6 p.m. when the Hen- sall tykes take on Exeter I. The Ban- tams host Goderich at 9 p.m. There *ill be a total of 25 games played in Hens�lt�nd 24 in Zurich including the Hensall atoms Saturday at 9 a.m. when they take on Zurich and the Hensall novice at 11 a.m. when they play Bayfield. A super,weekend of hockey t8finish the year. The World Day of Prayer which was cancelled March 7 due to the storm will be held this Friday, March 14 at 2 p.m. in Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall. Everyone welcome. The Light st Touch By JACK LAVENDER The way taxes are today, you might as well marry for love. • • • • • The day after tomorrow is the third day of the rest of . your life • • • • • Optimist: Someone who can turn his car over to a parking lot attendant without looking back. • * • • • 11 at first you don't succeed, you're run rtg about average. * • • • • One good thing about the new TV shows -- the kids are doing their homework again. At Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-2103 to repair your ailing small engin*. Economic development officer proposed Stouts attend council session Silt lliensall Scouts, a000mpanled by Scoutmaster Tom Bailey,', attended the March session of Hensall council to observe democracy in action - and earn their civic badge. Each was presented with a Hensall pin by clerk Betty Oke. Two delegations were the first items on the agenda. Dave Bannister, Huron Country Playhouse v/p, thank- ed council for support in previous years, outlined this year's playbill (with no increase in ticket prices) and asked for consideration of a grant when the 1966 municipal budget is drawn Inge up. at, a charter member of the Economic Development Commit- tee since its inception two years ago, made a presentation stating the positive benefits to be gained by engaging the services of an Economic Development officer on a part-time basis to actively promote Hensall, and offering herself as that person. Mowat said a comprehensive pro- file of Hensall has been obtained dur- ing the past two years; now in- dustrial, commercial and residential potentials should be pursued, and a positive attitude generated among Hensall residents. Mowat said Hensall was her adopted home, and she "would welcome the opportunity to have a small part in building its future". Compensation would be determin- ed by the budget allocation to economic development, and Mowat suggested a one-year period on a trial basis. Reeve Jim Robinson thanked Mowat, and said her presentation had given councillers "a good basis for ideas on where we should be going". After bylaw enforcement officer Herman Van Wieren detailed the lengthy procedure involved in collec- ting parking fines, council discussed the possibility of either raising the amount of fines, or passing the necessary bylaw to allow. Illegally parked cars to be towed away. The garbage pick-up contract with Chamney Sanitation has been signed for another two years, with a five per- cent increase. The cost will be $9,630 annually, up 6455 from the previous $9,175. Hensall's share of the Hay-Hensall- Tuckersmith fire area budget for 1986 is $13,048. Actual cost in 1985 was $12,531. Reporting for the BIA, Councillor Irene Davis said dropping participa- tion in the Exeter Welcome Wagon and forming a Village Hamper to pro- mote Hensall business will be discuss- ed at the BIA dinner on March 19. Davis said the property and finance committee of Hensall council will be bringing recanmendations to enlarge the council chambers and provide a staff washroom. (The only one presently available is also used by the public.) A total of $3,169 in donations was ap- proved. Included were $900 to Tuckersmith for the Vanastra pool and $900 to the Hensall Horticultural Society to maintain present plantings and add two new gardens. Other grants were: Blyth Centre for the Arts, $50; Huron Country Playhouse, $50; Huron County Historical Society, $35; St. Johns Ambulance, .$35; War Memorial Children's Hospital, $35; Salvation Army, $50; Town and Coun- try Homemakers; $504; and Huron Day Centre $60. tt►� 1.,-• ) �` PRESENTATION — Inge Mowat made a presentation to Hensoll coun- cil on the need for a part-time economic development officer. Listen- ing are Reeve Jim Robinson and Councillor Cecil Pepper. The parka and recreation board has proposed that a community lawn sale organised by the BIA in conjunction with their sidewalk sale replace the flea markets in the Community Centre. Council adjourned at 10:45 p.m. The Scouts had departed earlier. Filter Queen IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA 482-7103 Hensall Arena Events Wed. Minh 12 1130 b 300 p.m. Public Skating 533 to 9130 p.m. Hermit Minor 915 to 10:45 a.m. Hensall Oldtimers Thu Manch 13 110 to 430 p.m. Senior Citizens 5:15 to 615 p.m. Exeter Minor &15 to 1200 p.m. Hensall Rec. Hockey 730 to 11130 p.m. Teen Dance In Auditorium Fri. Meech 14 500 to 7:30 p.m. Hensall Figure Skating Club 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Hensall 0kitimers Set. March 15 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. Hensall Minor 1:00 to 300 p.m. Public Skating 730 to 930 p.m. Hensall Figure Skating Club Carnival Sun. March 15 1:00 to 300 p.m. Public Skating 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Hensel Rec. Hockey Mon. March 17 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Hensall Minor Hockey Tues. March 1d 510 to &30 p.m. Hensall Figure Skating Club &45 to 11:45 p.m. Hensall Broombal$ "The Hensall Parks Board is sponsor- ing "March" as Senior Citizens Month at the Hensall Community Centre. 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