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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-05-13, Page 10• I Page 8 Times -Advocate, May 13, 1987 Council won't approve parks board's de!icit Hensall councillors withheld ap- proval of the 1987 budget submitted by the Hensall Parks board committee for council's consideration at their regular May meeting. Reeve Jim Robinson said he was aware of the time and effort that had gone into the preparation of the proposed budget, but he could not accept an increase of over 28 percent in the budgeted deficit_ Last year's actual deficit was $45,227, and the estimated deficit for this year is $58,117. One of the largest items in the budget is salaries, wages and benefits. The actual 1986 figure was $50,343, and the 1987 estimate is $60,175. One cost-cutting proposal was to postpone installation of the high- energy furnaces planned for the complex. Councillor Cecil Pepper said the promised pay -back on the new heating was six years. Councillor Butch Roffman raised the point that there was danger of los- ing an .$11,000_energy-conservation grant that would pay half the cost, as that program terminates the end of March 1988. Councillor Peter Groot wondered if the installation could be spread over two years rather than replacing all three furnaces at the same time. Council agreed to send the budget back to the parks board committee for reconsideration. It will be brought back to a soecial_meeting_of-council in two weeks. In other business, a decision was made to authorize the engineering firm of B.M. Ross to proceed with the open ditch -drainage which is phase one -of a plan to prepare the northwest corner . of the village for future development. The proposed ditch would run from the outlet at the CNR tracks to the outlet on Iiensall's western boundary. Tenders will be called after agreement is reached with property owners. The main one is Bob Caldwell. . Dog -catching. was another topic discussed as the result of a ratepayer asking council to establish a policy on the method of impounding dogs. At present all strays, whether tagged or not; -are -taken directly to the pound in Zurich. Robinson suggested that the dogcatcher be given a list of the dog owners in Ilensall, and give residents thejption_of_paying--a.:$15fine im- mediately if their dog is picked up, rather than having the animaLtaken to Zurich and retrieved for a cost close to $50. Councillor Peter Groot asked coun- cil to discuss the issue first with the dog control officer to see how he would feel about a change in policy. Council decided to provide no finan- cial assistance to the Hensall Union Cemetery at this time. Clerk Betty Oke had contacted cemetery boards in Bayfield, Brussels, Clinton and Blyth as well as ones in the townships of Stanley, Hullet and Tuckersmith, and foupd that none receives money from a municipality. Pepper was the lone objector. Ile is a member of the Hensall Union board and said continuing maintenance in- cludes purchase of topsoil, grass cut- ting, and paying for straightening old stones when there is no one else responsible for such costs. "If someone doesn't come to our aid, the grass and weeds will be up to our knees. and the stones will be fall- ing over", Pepper said. The suggestion was made that Iten- sall churches should be approached. The cemetery was originally associated with the Hogerville Presbyterian Church, and became Hensall Union Cemetery after an Anglican and- a Methodist church were established in Ilensall. Council went into committee of the whole at 10:45 p.m. to discuss the pro- gress of negotiations between a pro- perty owner and the L(BO to locate an LCB() outlet along Ilighway 4. No resolution came out of the in camera Council. Briefs Building permits issued in 1986 had a total value of $820,000. The PUC has increased the sewage collection charge from 91 cents to $1.07 per bill as recommended by On- tario Hydro. * * Approval has-been received to hire three students for this year's summer playground program. The theme will be "Creative Kids Play". Terms call for one 18-year-old.and two aged 15 to 17. A young person aged 16 or 17 will be hired under the Summer Experience '87 program to assist work superintendent John Baker for 10 weeks. - The Southwestern Ontario Travel Association is unable to sponsor a stu- --dent-councillor information display can be set up in the municipal office with municipal- office staff available to assist during the week. Someone is needed for weekends and holidays. The problem will be shared with the BIA. The booth is scheduled to open the last weekend in June. Yard sale for May 23 • Hensall's annual community event is taking shape and so will you - take shape, that is - if you plan to cover all the salesitesscheduled for Hensall's third Annual Community Yard and GarageSale and Merchants Sidewalk Sale. The date is Saturday, May 23 and once again Ilensall residents and merchants pull. out all the stops to create a full day of bargain -hunting fun. The format of this year's event has been expanded to include an 'Ear- ly Bird' Firemen's Breakfast, to begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Fire Hall. The Hensall Block Parents Associa- tion, in co-operation with the Hensall Co -Op Nursery School, will sponsor a lunchtime BBQ for shoppers needing a quick (and tasty! t boost of energy to carry them through the afternoon. The Bake Sale by the Ladies Divi- sion of Ilensall South Huron Agricultural Society will offer a wide variety of home-made treats and local -- delicacies. For the kids, the newly renovated community playground will be open, so mom and dad can take a leisurely stroll through town and shop the manysale locations. Downtown merchants will feature numerous sidewalk and in-store specials, and the many yard sales, with their diverse assortment of goods, ensures that' there will be something you can't leave behind. The sales start at 9:00 a.m., so come early and plan to stay long enough to experience a full dose of 'Hensall Hospitality'. This annual event, co-sponsored by the Hensall B.I.A. and the Economic Development Committee, continues to grow in popularity, so don't miss the fun! In case of rain (heaven for- bid!), the event will be rescheduled for the following Saturday, May 31. - Bring comfortable shoes.and a big appetite for good food and good fun. See you in Ilensall. Kippen East WI plan year Sy MARGARET HOGGARTH The executive of Kippen East WI met at the home of co-ordinator Margaret Iloggarth on Tuesday May 5 to plan the meetings for the coming year. President Grace Drummond chaired the evening, while secretary Helen MacLean filled out the pro- gram sheets [or September 1987 to June 1988. The committee conveners put forth many varied and interesting ideas. Women's Institute is open to all women interested in home and coun- try.. Kippen East meet the third Wednesday evening in the month. Anyone keen on joining in_on our in- formative meetings may• contact president Grace Drummond at Australia Week at Hensall PS Students of Hensall Public School began their week of "Aussiness!" recently. For starters, Mr. Revington, a teacher at Hensall Public School, showed the classes slides about his visit to the land down under otherwise known as Australia. This was followed by Mr. Dearing, who sheared a sheep for the whole school and on Thursday, Miss Querengesser came in with a slide presentation of her visit to Australia. On Friday, Mrs. Robertson came in to show the students slides and to display some of her souvenirs of Australia. The students enjoyed the week, especially missing classes and the sing -e -longs. May 1 was Hensall-Public School's Australia Day, where the students displayedthe activities they had worked on during the two-week period. 1 235-2539 or vice president Margaret Hoggarth at 262-6902. Kippen East will hold their agriculture meeting on Wednesday May 20 at 8:30 p.m. in !tense!! United Church. Roll call to be answered by naming a product we would miss if farmers went on strike. Speaker will be the dairy princess for I luron Coun- ty, Angela Nethery. Kippen United ('hurch Christian Family Sunday was observed on May 10 in St. Andrews with Rev. Lorne Keays presiding in the pulpit. His sermon was entitled "Christian Family Sunday". The choir presented the ministry of music with the anthem "We Have This Mo- ment Today." GETS WINTARIO PLAQUE — Hensall Kinsmen club president Brian Fink receives a Wintorio plaque from Faye Dance at Thursday's draw in Hensall. T -A photo A WINTARIO WINNER — Lillian Baker was the winner of $1,000 in Thursday's Wintario draw sponsored by the Hensall Kinsmen. Above, she shows the winning ticket to:Dave Hewitson who was MC for the pre -draw program. T -A photo Hensall and district news Susan Hartman 262-2449 FAIR QUEEN AT WINTARIO Hensall Spring Fair Queen n Lei Soldan chats with Kinsmen club officials Brad Oke and Steve Knight following Thursday's Wintario draw. T -A photo Live Wintario draw arttrircts-t;300--peopte Thursday night's live Wintario drawwasheld in Hensall -and-was sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Hensall. Approximately 1,300 people showed up to be entertained and were not disappointed. Some local people enjoyed their moment in the spot light, however brief it was. Proceeds from the even- ing will be used in the community, particularly to benefit minor athletics. ' Congratulations to Lil Baker who was lucky enough to win $1,000 at the live drawing and was chosen to "push the button" as a good luck charm for other hopeful winners. Especially interestingwas the one - minute vignette on the host communi- ty which was viewed by people all over Ontario. Highlight shots of our village included local industry and businesses as well as some well -kept stately homes. The short piece was well produced and should make us all proud of our unique and thriving com- munity. Well done, Hensall. United Church Family Sunday was celebrated at Hensall United Church on Sunday, May 10. A well-filled church listened to the sermon by Mr. George Cowan who spoke on the love of the family led by the mother. Each member of a family is an individual - Godicreated each differently. The fdture of the world depends on the children of to- day. If they choose the way of truth and light with love, every life will be fulfilled. The junior choir, accompanied and "led by Mrs. Debbie Wood, sang "The Melody of Love" with Mindy Bell very ably taking the solo lead. The children sang "I've got the Love of Jesus, down in my heart" at the end of their talk. Mrs. Belva Fuss provid- ed_the organ music. Greeting at the door were Ericand Eleanor Masfield and ushers were Wayne Corbett, Lloyd Ferguson, Steve Thompson and Bill Scotchmer. Attend Presbyterial Doris Cowan, Mary Alexander, Hilda Payne, Audrey Christie and Dorothy Brintnell attended the Special Events Huron -Perth Presbyterial at Kirkton last Wednes- day, April 29. Unit 111 Unit III of the Hensall UCW met ----1asL.Tuesday afternoon with Marg Up - shall presiding. T1 e worship- con --- ducted bY Dorothy Brintnell, was en- titled "What makes a Mother's day?" Dorothy Parkerread the scripture which was taken from proverbs. IIII MI MI r Ell III MI MI Invitiations were received from - 1. Zurich Lutheran Church Women's group and from the UCW at Brucefield to attend their visitor's , COMPANY , ENTERTAIN AT WINTARIO — Students of St. Boniface Separate School in Zurich presented an operetta in the pre-Wintario show at the Hensall Community Centre, Thursday. Above, Adam Smith leads a cow on stage. Initiating the animal were Robert Miller and Wendy Overholt. ; _ T -A photo reading "My Mother" as a short pro- gram and the meeting was then clos- ed with prayer. The hostesses serving lunch were Pearl Taylor and Vera Ross. Flowers of Hope canvass Canvassers will be knocking on your door during the moth of May. They will be asking you to be generous once again in your support of "Flowers of Hope". Your contribution goes to support the South Huron and District Associa- tion for the Mentally Handicapped and the money stays in the South Huron Area. The goal for the area campaign this year is $20,500, an in- crease of $1,000 over last year's total. Please be generous. Shuffleboard There is shuffling at the arena every Thursday from 1 to 4 in the afternoon. Everyone is welcome. . This week's high scores were: High ladies, 011ie Essery 392, Emma Campbell 350 and Pearl McKnight 301. - -- High men were Percy Campbell 385, John Pepper 274 and George Dowson 236. Carmel Presbyterian ('hurch By Margaret Hoggarth Christian Family- Sunday - was observed on May 10 by Carmel members joining in with the Caven Presbyterian Church in Exeter. Three young men of the Hensall Church were received as new members and were welcomed by clerk of session Bob Bell and elders Rochus Faber, Clarence Volland, Bob Taylor, Al Hoggarth and Harry Moir. Joining the church were Bevan and Brian Moir, sons of Harry and BeV Moir, and Scott Bell, son of Roy and Joanne Bell. • For the next two Sundays, May 17 and 24, Hensall Church will be at 10:15 a.m. May 31 is anniversary Sunday for Carmel. The service will start at 11 a.m. Rev. Robert Cochrane from Stratford will be guest preacher. Lunch will follow the service. Everyone is welcome. I1TF/a!FN 482-7103 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" TRUST 1 day. Dorothy Brintnell gave the study on "The Work of Christians in Chile" on film strip. Fredo Boa gave the • ?11eenJwa, Greetings and welcome to Queensway news. We've certainly been keeping ourselves busy lately, and last week was no exception. We had a terrific week of activities and here they all are in a nutshell! On Monday afternoon we began our week with our weekly bingo game. This month we have the pleasure of welcoming the Hensall United Church • ladies group two to Queensway. They'll be running the May bingos and we are looking forward to their visits. Tuesday morning we all got together for our morning work-out, followed in the afternoon by our week- ly church service. We had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Shirley Luther to Queensway. We'd like to thank her for coming in and leading our Tuesday service with beautiful stories and hymns. Wednesday afternoon` we held our first Green Thumbs Club for the spring. Together we planted marigolds, which we all hope will turn into beautiful flowers. Thursday morning we enjoyed the movie of the week which was called "Mother Theresa, A Gift for God". ft gave an insightful view of this very remarkable lady. Then at 2:00 p.m. we had the monthly meeting of the Drawing club. This month's theme was Mother's Day and all our drawers did a terrific job. Friday afternoon Ladies Hour took place. The ladies enjoyed hand massages, make-up application, tea and music. Finally, on Sunday, May 10 which we all know as Mother's Day, Queensway held a Mother's Day Tea. We had the 'pleasure of welcoming and listening to George Mathonia and friends who supplied our entertain- ment for this special day. Well, that's it for this week. We hope everything is going well in your world, and we'll talk to you next week Quote of the week: "Behold the tur- tle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out." James Bryant Conant 1 GUARANTEED -III 1 CERTIFICATES 1 AVAILABLE ; gepresenting many trust , in companies, highest rates II usually available. 1 For more Information 1 contact John R. Consitt IS at 236-4381 or 236-4560 IN WI all Ill VIII Ell chilli MI OM The - L igh t Touch By JACK LAVENDER i ti Seems like every time our ship comes in, the govern- ment unloads it. * * « « f After spending a fortune on their daughter's wedding, our friends were surprised to read that they "gave her away". f « «. * * There are bigger things in life than money. Bills. • « f « « You know computers are getting too sophisticated when the screen says, "Go home. 1 can finish this without you." « * * (. * Life is like a ten -speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use. f * * * Pedal over' to Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-2103 for expert repair and maintenance to your lawn and garden equipment. * .' SCHOOL CHOIR ENTERTAINS The Hensall Public School choir directed by teacher Steve Revington T -A photo sang at Thursday's Wintario show in Hentall. 2nd installment 1 of interim taxes due on or before Friday, May 15, 1987