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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-03-11, Page 32Times -Advocate, March 11, 1987 MONEY CHANGES HANDS — Don Stebbins, (right) chairman of the Hensall Scouting group commit- tee, accepts o $500 cheque from Dr. Doug Hoover representing the Hensall Kinsmen Club. The money will help to pay for five tents purchased recently. Looking on are Ken Clarke, Cubs, (back left), Joanne Willert, Beavers; Rick Edwards, Venturers and Tom Bailey, Scouts. Blyth artistic director guest ofVarna and Goshen UCWs by Mary ('hessell Katherine Kaszas, the artistic director of Blyth Summer Theatre, was the interesting speaker at the March meeting of Varna and Goshen United Church Women in Varna Church. Historically. she told us, theatre began in churches in medieval times when most people couldn't read. and'plays had a biblical background. Eventually many plays became unsuitable for worship ser- vices and were moved outdoors. Blyth Theatre is rooted in the com- munity and has local and area residents on the Board of Directors, including Varna's Bonnie Roy. Last year over 36,000 people attended regular performances. Plays such as. Quiet in the Land and others written by local residents have been done in theatres across the country. Tomor- row Box has been done in Japan and I'll Be Back Before Midnight in Bri- tain and New York. Another Season's • Promise, written by Anne Chislet and Keith Roulston, will tour across the country this year. A new musical "Girls in the Gang", the story of the bank -robbing Boyd Gang's women, has music from the Swing Era and was two years in workshops. It's expected to be a big hit. There will be comedy and suspense, too. There are three exhibitions each year in the Art Gallery, a high school Drama Festival. drama classes for children aged 5 to 20 and special feasts. They hope to be open year round before tong for drama classes. Blyth Festival has a special appeal for us because it reflects Canadians. L.O.L. Euchre ' The regular L:O:L. euchre was held at the Stanley Complex on Friday evening with 13 tables in play. Margaret Hayter has a score of 106 to win the ladies high. Nora Heard won the consolation prize. Bill Caldwell and Greg Taylor won men's high and low. Draw prize winners were Glen Dowson, Annie Finkbeiner, Wilfred Chuter,Retta Baird, Mrs. Patterson and Jean McEwen. Raymond Beierling and Chris Taylor scored quite a number of goals for the Hensall team, winners of the Novice House League Tournament in Zurich a week ago. Way to go, boys! Acquaintances and friends of David Kalbfleisch will be interested to learn he has been working for Livingston. an accounting, shipping and TRIP WINNER Kinsmen Tom Neilands (left) and Mark Consitt made the draw for the March trip -of -the -month winner. Brad McBride, RR 3 Kippen, wins o week in Florida. Hensall UCWs hold general meeting The General Meeting of the Hensall UCW was held on Monday, March 2. Marg Upshall was greeter at the door. President Belva Fuss opened the meeting witha poem afterwhtch she' welcomed everyone. The devotional was given by Mary Brintnell on the theme "What do you do more than others'?" The scriptures were read by Dorothy Brintnell and the offering was taken by Marg Up - shall and dedicated by Mary Brinlnell. Audrey Christie opened the study with the reading of two poems, then an introduction to the special film "A Small World". This informativg film explained the work of compassion and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The 'luncheon sponsored by the UCW on -February 10 was a great suc- cess. The ladies were reminded of the annual beef barbeque which will be held April 8 at the Hensall United Church. For ticket information call 262-2140. Advance tickets only. Belva closed the meeting with a poem. Hazel Corbett and Jeanette Turner of Unit II served a tasty lunch. Amber Itcbekahs Members of Amber Rebekah Lodge met on Wednesday evening March 4 for their regular meeting with N.G. Sister Bonnie Upshall presiding. V.G. Sister Ruby Bell reported that the visiting committee' had visited and presented carnations to eight shut-ins for Valentine's Day. A donation was made to the South Huron Agricultural- Society for sup- port of the Hensall Spring Fair on June 12 and 13. The members -were reminded of the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Speak -off on March 24 in Clinton, also of the invita- tion to Pride of Huron, Exeter, for their friendship night on March 18. D.D,P. Sister Lila Smith will be making her official visit to Amber Lodge on April 15. Youth for Christ South Huron Youth for Christ held 1 their March rally on Saturday March 7 at Huron Centennial School, Brucefield, with an excellent atten- dance. Director Ron Westlake was in charge, "Opening with seine iF choruses and prayer by the Assistant Pastor of the Goderich Pentecostal Church. This was followed by a live- ly sing -song of choruses. Ron asked a few of the young peo- ple who had gone on the bus trip in February to Circle C. Ranch in Delewan N.Y. to give a few highlights and testemonies of the camp. They told of the spiritual benefits which they had received. Quizzing time followed. They were quizzed on I John chapter 4 with the results being, Exeter first, Goderich second and Clinton third. Next month will feature 1 John 5:1-21. Ron gave a report on the quizzing to date with Exeter 750 points, Clin- ton 500 points and Goderich 450 points. A musical trio from Goderich per- formed. Mr. Larry Hutchinson was -on guitar, Mrs. Hutchinson on piano and Phillip Gower on drums. Larry sang several solos. Mrs. Hutchinson played piano for the entire evening in the absence of our regular pianist Sharon . Parker. Ron made announcements of com- ing events. The next rally will be April 4 with the "Masters Quartette" from Hamilton in charge. Mr. Don Hill of London was the guest speaker. He spoke on the need for Christ in. people's lives and the need for reading and memorizing the scriptures. He told of how he had been made to memorize the scriptures when he was young and of how he relies on them today. He said that what you learn as a youth comes back"' to you later in life. Mr. Hill then showed a "Dobson Film". The theme of the film was "Focus on the Family" and it was very interesting and uplifting. Ron closed with prayer. Don't forget to attend on April 4 for a real musical treat. brokerage firm in Toronto, tor several months. - World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer's Centen- nial worship service was used, with leadership given by president Joan Beierling and the program commit- tee of Bernice Reid and BonnieRoy. Organist Shirley Hill and pianist Joyce Dowson played several duets prior to the service, and Brenda Con- sitt and Barbara Ann Parker sang a duet. -------- ----- -- Receipts from the pancake supper held on Shrove Tuesday were down by $200, due to bad weather. A surpris- ing number of people from Clinton and Bayfield, etc. braved the uncer- tain- driving conditions and their patronage was very much appreciated. Varna women received an invita- tion to attend Egmondville's thank - offering meeting on Tuesday, April 7. Allan and Lloy Grose will speak on Kenya. A special thank -offering meeting is being held in Varna on April 2 with Mrs. Phillips, Barbara Ann Parker's mother, as guest speaker. An invitation was also received to the Stonetown Quilt Show in St: Marys United Church on May 6 and 7.The dessert euchre will be on Wednesday, April 8. Spring dance The Country Companions will be playing for the Recreation Commis- sion's Spring Dance at the Stanley Complex on April 4. Tickets are $12 a couple and can be ordered from Deb Rathwell at 482-9153 or Sandra Johnston at 262-2623. The annual canoe race is schedul- ed for April 12 from 9 to 1. For infor- mation about this call Jim Kirton at 482-7234 or 7103. Kippen By MARGARET HOGGARTH Rev. Lorne Keays presided in the pulpit of St. Andrews on Sunday March 8. His sermon topic was "The Tragedy of Judas". During Lent Rev. Keays places on the cross in the church, a symbol of Easter. This Sunday he placed a bag of money containing 30 pieces of silver. The choir sang the anthem "He Did It All For Me" accompanied by Barbara Cooper on the organ. World Day of Prayer The 100th anniversary of the World's Day of Prayer service was celebrated in Kippen Church with Brucefield United --Church Women joining in. Helen McLean led the wor- ship service. Other readers were Mildred MacGregor, Sandra Turner, Suzie Faber and Mabel Kyle. Ruby Le Favre and Helen Faber performed in a skit entitled "A Cause For Celebration". Mary Broadfoot accompanied the hymns on the piano. Bessie Charters and Ruby Finlayson took up the offer- ing and were hostesses for the lunch. Personals Congratulations to Karen Finlayson on her marriage to John Braecker on Saturday March 7. Karen is the eldest daughter of Gary and Irene Finlayson. Mr. and Mrs. Braecker will reside in the Walton area. Last .payment on planning grant Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell, the MPP for Huron - Middlesex has announced the 81,373 final payment on a $9,150 communi- ty planning grant for the County of Huron on behalf of the Village of Hensall.Speaking on behalf of Bernard Grandmaitre, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Mr. Riddell satd the grant was used .by the municipality ' to prepare a comprehensive zoning by- law. Community planning grants from the Ministry of Municipal are design- ed to encourage' manicipalities lo review and update their planning pro grams, zoning by-laws and other planning documents. The grants may also be used for special studies on local issues such as lakeshore development or commer- cial development along highways, and for energy -conserving planning measures. Study examines northwest corner Plan for future development Immediate and future development is a major focus of attention at pre- sent for members of Hensall council. Gerrie Glenn attended the March ses- sion to ask that the procedure for ap- proval of three minor variances re- quired before he can begin construc- tion of a two-storey 16 unit apartment building with commercial frontage on Queen St. be set in motion. A special meeting was held on February 17 with Steve Burns, P. Eng with B.M. Ross and Associates to prepare a feasibility study for the development of the northwest coiner of the village. Burns Ross, who heads the firm of consulting engineers, came to the regular March meeting with a pro- posal for eventual expansion of the ex- isting drainage system to service the northwest section as it is developed residentially and industrially. Ross proposed that the whole area be cut off and water taken out through the Verlinde'drain. He said the pre- sent system has nowhere near the needed capacity, due to changes from agricultural land to large paved areas around facilities like the Hensall Co- op. To solve the immediate problem ,omically, Ross recom- n, a catch basin and runt the sato, uarn, then jog north andthrough the railway tracks at the same place as now. Ross suggested construction of an open diteb from west,: of the tracks to the village limits, and then north to connect with the Verlinde - drain. Ile estimated this would cost less than one-tenth as much as a clos- ed drain, and would serve the purpose until such time as increased develop- ment was underway. The actual route of the drain would depend on the layout of future streets, and that is a decision for council. Ross said council must also decide the ex- tent of industrial land._- - –Council is holding another special meeting on March 16 to review the feasibility study with Steve Burns and planner B. Hermsen. Doug Cook, Harold Knight and Chuck Mallette, who comprise the property standards committee, will be asked to attend. The responsibilities and procedures of a committee of adjustment will be outlined, and they will be asked to take on the extra duties to deal with minor variances and nonconforming uses. Decisions must be made on many of these matters which have arisen in conjunction with the zoning bylaw currently being drafted. Further action on Paul Ducharme's request to assist his development plan by the closing and conveyance of Wolfe St. was also deferred to the special Monday meeting. Q public meeting is to be held on March 24 in the conference room at the community centre to hear objec- tions to proposed zoning changes. In other business, clerk Betty Oke was asked to prepare an amendment to the parking violations bylaw. The fines of;5, 87 and 810 will remain un- changed. However, if fines are not paid within 72 hours, the fine will jump to $50.Council is confident the change will encourage violators to pay their fines right away and save the municipality_ the cost of taking them to court. Dog control officer Dave Groot withdrew his request for a raise in pay, saying the cost of keeping a dog is high enough without having to in- crease the price of dog licences. His main goal is getting the cooperation of dog owners in keeping their pets under control, he explained. - Cecil Pepper, who represents coun- cil on the parks board committee, said the committee secretary has been asked to obtain membership Wintario draw at arena May 7 The Hensall Parks Board decided at their March meeting to provide a permanent storage place for the costumes of the lfensall and area figure skating club by erecting a par- tition in one of the storage rooms. • • • • A Wintario draw will be held in the Hensall Community Centre on May 7. • • • • • • A grant -of 8100 was authorized to the Hensall and District Horticultural Society .for 1987. • . • . • Bailey's Heating has been hired to do a 8500 efficiency study on the cur- rent heating system to determine the eligibility for assistance through the Municipal Oil Conversion and Energy Conservation program. lists from clubs using the Hensall facilities to determine the number of users in neighbouring municipalities. Requests based on an approximate cost of $200 per person will be submit- ted to the townships of Hay, Tuckersmith, Stanley, Usborne and Hibbert. When Councillor Peter Groot ques- tioned the estimated 8200 figure, Reeve Jim Robinson pointed out that the current deficit of over $20,000 is ,being borne by the 1,100 residents of Hensall. Pepper said the decision was made because not enough money was coin- ing from some of the townships, and the parks board is trying to balance usage costs -fairly and equitably. Celebration of Local Government Week will be postponed until the renovations to the municipal building are completed. The property and finance commit- tee has recommended that the 1987 budget .include $10,000 for office equipment and $8,000 for furnishings. Glass blocks will be used fbr the window of the clerk's office. a change from the plan for a barred window. A vandal -proof mail drop costing about 81,000 is also being considered. Grants totalling $3.190 were approv- ed. Recipients are Blyth Centre for the Arts, 875; Huron Country Playhouse, $75; Huron County Historical. Society, 835: St. Johns Ami- bulance, 835: War Memorial Children's. l lospital. $35: Hensel! South Huron Agricultural Society, $550; Salvation Army, $60: township of Tuckersmith, $950: -Town and Country Homemakers, $315; Iluron Day - ('entre, 860: lfensall hor- ticultural Society, $900 and Canadian National Institute for the Blind. • The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. WINNER -- Bob Drysdale shows Janet Webster,- RR 1 Varna, the refrigerator she won in the "Full House from Inglis" sweepstakes. She was one of SO third -prize winners in the Canada -wide contest. Reeves air views on Free Press story Hensall Reeve Jim Robinson did not see the London Free Press story on Huron County council until 10 days later, on returning from a holiday in England. His first opportunity for public comment came at the regular March meeting of Hensall council. Robinson opened the meeting by telling fellow councillors -that as their representative on Iluron County coun- cil, he wanted them to know many 01 the points made by the London reporters were incorrect. As One ex-' ample, he said he had yet to see anyone fall asleep at meetings. Ile cited the case of one reeve who sometimes sits listening with his eyes closed, and the next instant is on his feet presenting his arguments. Robinson said criticism of county clerk Bill Hanly was not justified. The man was doing his job in following the - guidelines set by county councillors. He said the same thing happens at the local level, where Hensall clerk Bet- ty Oke gets criticized for implemen- ting policies set by Hensel'councillors. Robinson said his quarrel with the media was directed solely at the Lon-_ don Free Press. Ile added that local media representatives who regular- ly cover county council provide gond. fair and accurate reports of proceedings. Robinson stated his intention of tak- ing no further action against the Lon- don Free Press, preferring to emulate Warden Bryan McBurney's stance that the article was not worthy of response. Hay Township fteeve Lionel Wilder, who has sat on county coun- cil for the past seven years, staunchly defends county clerk Bill !Wily. Ile contends the London Free Press ar- –ielepresents only half the trut h and every story has two sides. • "Bill Manly is good for the county. and has always had the county at heart", Wilder said, pointing out the clerk's decisions are based on the in- formation in front of him plus 28 years of experience on the job. "Ifanly has been more of a benefit that a detri- ment, and if he has made mistakes, so do we all", Wilder added. Wilder then turned his attention to the article's reference to a "small group of power-hungry councillors". He agreed more dialogue was need- ed from councillors, but asked rhetorically what is to be done when 21 of the 30 "don't say anything". "We need more of the deadwood to get off their chairs and speak out", he asserted. • Zurich Reeve BobFisher believes the articles were not very favourable to either the administration or the elected representatives who together govern Huron ('ounty.• • Fisher maintains the attack on Bill Manly is unjustified. Ile also thinks Elsa Ilaydon got some of her facts wrong, noting as one example that ' Tom Cunningham has not .been a member of the family and children's services committee since serving his. term as warden. • Fisher believes that in general ap- pointed boards do not run es well as those whose members are elected. Ile would like•to see all county boards - library. health. family and children's services and all the rest - staffed with elected members.- • Stanley 'Township Reeve Clarence• Rau would not expand on- his one-. sentence statement that he is "behind Bill Hanly and committee and b oard- chairmen 101) percent". —C onestogcrEollege - - circulates brochure Conestoga College this week cir- culated a new brochure outlining con- tinuing and part-time education courses being offered this spring in Exeter. With it comes a questionnaire ask- ing area residents to outline their preferences for future courses to enable the local committee to make recommendations for the College in that regard. "The committee attempts to recommend courses which serve the needs and interests of area residents, but we need your help," the brochure explains -in -asking -residents -to -lake the few minutes required to fill out the questionnaire. - The surveys may be mailed to Con- estoga College. General Delivery. Ex- eter, or dropped off at the Exeter municipal office or South Huron District high tiehool. Members of the heal committee in charge of recommending courses are Liz Bell. Richard Hawley. Janet !fern. Richard Graham. George God - bolt, Gail Little, Ruth Stover and Bev Teeter. This spring, Conestoga College will be offering classes on Tuesday even- ing on photography. ('PR. starting an herb garden and basic assertiveness training for aduhs. The surveys are to be returned by March 16. r, ,t a' - T4 rs _..-4... - - 'Si- i - P • • UD WINNERS — The Hensall Kinsmen Club took five of the seven awards in Zone K. Shown with the banners for service, public speaking, bulletin, expansion and scrapbook are (left) Ken Clarke, presi- dent Bryan Fink, Tom Neilands, Dave Hewittson, Mork Consift, Wayne Reid and Jim Ferguson. •