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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-04-15, Page 21HENSALL SENIORS AT RALLY — Shown at -the recent senior citizens rally in Dashwood are .members of the Hensall club Pearl Taylor, Evelyn Flynn, Dorothy Brintnell, Aldeen Volland and Anita Bengough. Hensall and district news Susan Hartman 262-2449 Ask for manpower or cash to cemetery Betty Simmons and Bill Rowcliffe attended the regular April meeting of Hensall council to ask for help in keeping the grass cut at Hensall Union Cemetery. The cost for each cutting and trimming on the four -and - one -half acre site last year was $175, and Rowcliffe estimates the cost will be close to $2,000 this year. Rowcliffe said the interest on the 820,000 perpetual care fund is declin- ing. He warned that if those in charge of cemetery care started using the principal for keeping the grass cut the fund would soon be bankrupt, and there would be no money to fill graves or straighten stones. The annual income depends on the number of lots sold. Some of that money goes into the perpetual care fund. Rowcliffe said Exeterhas one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Ontario, but the cost is also high, with the town contributing $22,000, or three mills on the taxes. • -Clerk Betty Oke said she had found out no grants are available for assist in upkeep Times -Advocate, April 15, 1987 ment with retail frontage on Queen St. under the provincial convert -to -rent program. Works superintendent John Baker was asked to attend a seminar in May on solid waste management by municipalities and private operators. Baker said lfensall's landfill site will never last the expected 30 years if things continue the way they are now. He stressed the importance of one of the topics being covered •at the seminar - reduction, reuse, recycling and recovering. Pepper reported that the PUC will proceed with its plan to install a 10 -inch water main on Mill St. from Highway 4 to Nelson whether a grant is available or not. All members of council volunteered to be llensall's representative at the inaugural meeting of the Pacific Region Nuclear Free Zone Local Authorities Conference from July 17 to 22 in Wollongong, Australia., The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.. SENIOR SCIENTISTS — Chrystal Jones (left), Jennifer Taylor and Steve Campbell were the winners in the senior category of the Hen- sall Public School science fair-. • JUNIOR SCIENTISTS — Winners' in the junior category of the Hen- sall Public School science fair were Shane Pepper (left), Mindy Bell, Teresa Haugh, Victoria Bisbock and Thomas Scotchmer. t SCIENCE PROJECTS — The projects entered in the science fair at Hensall Public School by Kelly Gackstetter (left) and Tracy Maxwell, as well as one -by Steve Campbell, will compete in the district science fair at Clinton. (Chrystal Jones and Jennifer Taylor•are not sending their winning projects on). 4SUNWORTHY I�� IS mss -von -CAN waucovEuNcs Stock Wallpaper $'49e/rand up Selected Wallpaper Books 30% off Winners of the Draw from the Home & Garden Show $30 worth of wallpaper each Paul Klemke Eileen Dunn RR 1 Centralia RR 1 Mitchell Mrs. B. Long, Exeter One Galion of Paint each Nancy McNabb Lee Anne McLeod Staff° Sue Wilson Ailsa Craig Alex Hamilton Grand Bend Lois Ryall RR 3 Ilderton Maria Wall Exeter Exeter Decor Centre 15 Gidley St. E., 235-1010 Just behind Bank of Nova Scotia cemetery.0 ee Reeve Jim Ro mean and mtser of council listened sympathetically, and promised to seriously consider providing either manpower or finan- cial assistance. Councillors agreed to the purchase of a pumper truck for the Hensall and area fire board. The cost of the chassis will be part of the 1987 budget; a $22,000 reserve will be applied to the price. The fire unit will be in the 1988 budget. The present pumper is 17 years old.The cost of the truck will be shared with Hay and Tuckersmith townships. The total fire area budget for 1987 is 829,385. Hensall will pay half that. Other expenditures bring Hensall's costs to $22,093. Acting on a proposal from Cecil Pepper, council agreed to continue. subsidizing members of the figure skating club and the minor athletics association. The commitment is for $8 per hour of ice time per child for the year, a drop of 82 per hour from the previous grant. Councillors express- ed the hope the two groups will even- tually be self-supporting. A bylaw was passed levying an ad- ditional fine of $50 on all who do not pay their parking fines within 72 hours. Support for the BIA was shown in a concrete way by allocating 8500 to help with expenses if a second delegate is sent to the four-day annual BIA conference in Ottawa. The Hensall Kinsmen will be allow- ed to set up a toll booth on King St. west of the tracks on May 24 to col- lect money for cystic fibrosis as part of their walkathon from St. Joseph. The reeve and the clerk were authorized to sign a site control plan agreement between the corporation of Hensall and Gerrie Glenn when he has complied with all requirements. Glenn plans to build a 16 -unit apart- T©wn._Iopics_ Wrestling promoter Tom Harris contacted the arena manager to discuss the possibility of holding an evening of matches on the ice surface. The parks board committee decided the charge would be the regular ren- tal of $300 plus an additional $100 for setting up chairs and cleaning up afterward. Big Bear Promotions held matches in Exeter last year, and have booked them in Clinton and St. Marys on May 7 this- year. Harris promisedto make a decision on the Hensall location soon. Exeter Roofing has been hired to repair the auditorium roof at a cost of $1,250. This was $890 lower than the only other tender received. The ministry of energy has advis- ed .that a grant of $4,893 has been recommended for the Community Centre's retrofit project. The third annual community yard and garage sale will be held on Satur- day May 23 in conjunction with the merchants' sidewalk sale. Rain date is May 30. • .* .. MTC has turned down the village's request to open a licensing office in Hensall. The proposal was turned down on the grounds that the local population already receives adequate service from existing offices in Zurich, Exeter, Clinton and Seaforth. The ministry's reply also.stated that establishing an office in Hensall would have a serious impact on the in- come of the.Exeter and Zurich offices, making their already marginal operations even less viable. MPP Jack Riddell has assured Hensall he is pursuing the matter further. Queen3wcty On Monday, we had the pleasure of A special day like that doesn't hap - welcoming a new group for the month of April to run our weekly Bingos. This month we have the ladies from the Hensall Presbyterian Church who will be coming in and visiting us along with playing a few friendly games. Our Tuesday morning began with exercises, followed in the afternoon by our weekly church service. This week we welcomed Rev. Keupfer, who conducted the service for us. We were also fortunate to have the talents of Pearl Ann Martin as part of our service. She entertained us with hymns on the accordion as well as the piano. Wednesday afternoon several ladies got together for this month's ladies' hour. Together we enjoyed each other's company, while at the same time enjoying hand massages and make-up application. Thursday afternoon was once again time for the Sharing of Stories. This month we discussed what Easter means to us individually, as well as memories from Easters from the past, along with Easter traditions. It was an enjoyable and- educational hour. On Friday of last week several of us had the opportunity to attend the Garden Bros. Circus! at the London Gardens in London. It was an exciting day of elephants, bears wearing tu- tus, and not to mention the trapeze and highwire artists: It was a spec- tacular show. ' FINANCIAL CENTRE, GODERICH 524.2773 1.800.265.5503 FARM ROLLOVERS Specializing in transferring Farm assets to ... •Children •Outside Parties •Partners •Grandchildren The Financial Centre 122 The Square, Goderich 4. ' 1-:00-265-5503 pen every day without the help of volunteers. We had a group of super volunteers (and you know who you are!) that helped us above and beyond the call of duty. I'd like to thank everyone who was involved in planning and implementing this special day on behalf of the residents of Queensway. Thank you very much! Finally, .on Sunday we were for- tunate to have the talents of George Mathonia and John De Boeck at Queensway. For 11 1 hours they enter- tained on their accordions with our favourite old-time music. It was a very musical afternoon! So as you can see we are very busy during this spring season. but we're also having a lot of fun! Well that's it for this week, hope everything is going well in your world. Before we sign off. Queensway would like to wish you and your fami- ly a very happy and enjoyable Easter. Quote of the week: "There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness." - Hans Suyin, A Many Splendored Thing. Verna Gingerich - Due to a recent transfer, Verna Gingerich would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of Exeter -and surrounding area for their patronage and support over the past several years. Verna is now working out of ,IC the t) co-opetatots Insurance Service% Kitchener offi: e. 450 Frederick St. Kitchener, Ontario NTH 2P5 Phone: 743-0281 Life, Home, Auto, Commercial, Farm, travel AUTOGRAPH HOUND Lance Weiss was first in line when Lon- don Knights goalie Stephen Titus offered to autograph some pictures of himself while attending the annual dinner and awards night of the Hensall Minor Athletic Association. Cippen -21=Hers meet By Margaret Hoggarth Kippen three "Sixteen Survivors" held their third meeting on March.3 at Brucefield Church A food mixer, robot, and a .vase of flowers were created during an activity called "build it". Members were divided in- to three groups and given some drink- ing straws, pins, styrofoam cups and construction paper. The purpose of this activity was to see how decisions were made by a - group: The decisions we make are based -on -our values, standardsnd goals. We discussed how to spend money wisely and how to keep ourselves safe. Through role playing we also learned how to handle obscene phone calls and strangers at the door. Hostesses were Leanne Charters and Trudy Upshall. This meeting was reported by leader Barb Moffat. The fifth meeting of "Sixteen Sur- vivors" was held on March 24 at Brucefield Church. Thanks to Brucefield Fire Department all members were given an opportunity to put out fires which had been started in barrels. Large and small fire ex- tinguishers were used for this drill. Fire Chief Bob Caldwell showed the 4 -Hers the equipment on the fire truck and explained how each piece was us- ed. The meeting continued inside with members learning how to de housekeeping, vacuuming, and how to clean out the refrigerator. Junior leader Julie Healy led a, discussion on dishwashing and safe- ty in the kitchen. Hostesses were Theresa Van Dorp and Lois Ann Lostell. Press reporter was Patricia Wynja. The sixth meeting of Kippen three "Sixteen Survivors" was held March 31 at Brucefield Church. After open- ing the meeting the mem s an leaders proceeded to Hensall Shell Garage owned by Gary Kyle. Three groups were formed, each learned - how -to change -a tire. • Later we were shown under the . hood. we learned how to change the oil, transmission fluid, anti freeze and the brake fluid. We were shown what the radiator does and what to put in it. - We were treated to donuts and a drink and all received a pen and a hat, Gary Kyle was thanked and presented with a gift by Lynn Moffat. Members returned to Brucefield Church to complete the meeting. We • talked about our exhibit for achieve- ment night on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Josephs' School in Clinton. Our ex- hibit is entitled "This is the way we wash our clothes". The meeting was adjourned and a snack provided by hostesses Barb Fotheringham and Julie Healy. Press reporter for this meeting was Lynn Moffat. Kippen United Church Palm Sunday was celebrated at St. Andrews on April 12. The choir sang the anthem "He Died In My Place". . Palm branches were placed on the cross at the front of the church. Dur- ing the childrens' story. palms were also distributed to the boys and girls. Thanks to Father Caruana for donating the palm branches to St. Andrews. Rev. Lorne Keays' sermon subject was the "The Real King". Last reminder for the Good Friday service to be held at St. Andrews Kip - pen on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. when Ho- ly Communion will be observed. Personals • Kippen community acquired an ad- dition on Friday April 3, when Aman- da Jane was born to proud parents Allison and Murray Connolly. 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