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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-09-09, Page 10a ! e 10 Times -Advocate, September 9, 1987 t VI' �iI! i 1. wit 4 ; i et •► i� `�� e , . ra �/' NEW LIQUOR STORE — Jeff Williams, manager of Hensall's new liquor and beer outlet, displays some of the small store's variety of stock. Neter. Iiqu.r store Hensall citizens will no longer have to travel to Zurich, Exeter or Clinton for their beer, wine, or spirits because a new liquor store has been opened on Highway 4 just north of the village. Jeff Williams, manager of the store housed in a large trailer, explained that his store is glassed D in the liquor board's hierarchy and will remain as a temporary facility until the demand for its service can be established. "The people in town seem to think there's a need," said Williams, who hoped that his selection of 27 types of beer and 205 brands of liquor, in - eluding wine, will meet the initial needs of the village. Ile said that he will add and delete brands as necessary t6 tailor the store stock to the tastes of the customers. Williams does not as yet have any plans to stock any premium brands of beer, but he was told that he will have to bring in some Labatt's Crystal to meet the demand created by the re- cent advertising campaign. The 600 square -foot store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Hensall and district news Susan Hartman 262-2449 SUMMER STUDENT -- Keeping Hensall clean and tidy during the sum- mer was Brent Erb. Brent was hired under a work experience pro- gram grant from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to improve Hen- sall's Business Area. UCW opens fall season The autumn session of Unit IV U.C.W. opened last week with a delicious pot -luck luncheon. Evelyn Flynn and Eileen Ronnie were in charge. Nan Britton welcomed eleven members as well as guests from Bluewater and Huronview. Nan open- ed with a meaningful poem "Thank God for his Universality". Following a hymn and prayer the minutes were read and approved. Diane Gerstenkorn reported on the new format for U.C.W. She requested that views Ix' expressed on new for- mat before the October general meeting and a discussion followed. Elva Forrest gave the treasurer's report followed by the offering. Rena Caldwell presented the study on agricultural missionaries in Kenya. Betty and Jack Ilanower. Isobel Rogerson read a humourous account of travel via "Landrover of Doom" through the wild Serengeti plains of Tanzania. Dorothy Mickle played piano for the hymn and Nan Britton closed the meeting with a prayer. Personals Peter and .)anis Bishack along with their children Victoria, Peter-owen and David returned last week after a two-week holiday in Nova Scotia. Travelling through New England. they visited the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, crossed the Bay of Fundy by Ferry and visited with Janis's 80 year-old great-aunt Mrs. Whitman in Middleton, N.S. The family cottaged for a week near Lunenburg, N.S. and spent a great deal of time searching for ear- ly Maritime antiques. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Noakes recently returned from a three-month vacation in the western provinces. They visited many friends' and relatives during their stay. One month was enjoyed with their son John and his wife Colleeen in Kaamloops B.C. and they spent a very lovely evening with Dr. and Mrs. Ivan Smillie and their daughter Inez. Another month was spent with son Don and wife Olga as well as grand- daughters Magan and Amy. On the trip home they visited the site of the Frank Slide where Minnie lost a great-aunt along with her hus- band and five of her six children - the Clarke family. The Noakes spent a pleasant day in Camrose with Dave and Karen Schurman, formerly of Hensall, several days with Mrs. Joyce Sangster in Portage -la -Prairie, as well as two days with her cousins. During a brief stay at Campbell River, Leonard was lucky enough to land a large cohoe salmon. A pleasant time was spent in Courtenay with the Uampshires who are former Hensall residents. They also visited Quadra Island and other points of interest. The scenery was beautiful, the peo- ple were friendly but it was 7000 miles travelled so Hensel' looked very in- viting on their return. The Smillies asked to be remembered to all of their friends in Hensall. Miss Christie O'Neill of London visited recently with her grand- mother Mrs. Audrey Christie of Hen- , salt Mrs. Christie accompanied her on her return to London and spent a few days there. Shuffleboard Shuffleboard scores for Thursday, September :3 were: High ladies - Eileen Dowson 375. Dorothy Brintnell :317, Vera Ross 238. High men - John Pepper 378, Walter Knowles 364, and George Dowson 222. The Light Touch By L A VENDER Sometimes you find, when you try to get awt]y -from it all, that the people who got there ahead of you brought it all with them. • A politician never seems to open his mouth unless he has nothing to say. f f f Camping: when you're not quite sure whether it's star- ting to rain, or the guy next door has opened a can of warm beer. High heels were invented by a woman who had been kiss- ed on the forehead. • + . Minds ore like parachutes. They only function when open. ✓ r ♦ + "Drop".in at Jack's Smelt Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St: Honsall 262-2103 for maintenance and repairs on your chainsaw Hensall rezoning gets go-ahead If sewage treatment limitations can be overcome, it appears that the nor- thwest corner of Hensall is destined to become a much-needed subdivision for residential growth. No objections to the growth in-. ititative were voiced by the 15 citizens who attended the -Tuesday evening public meeting, a follow-up to the last meeting on the subject in March. Huron County Planner Patty Munkittrick explained that the pur- pose of the meeting was to sound out public opinion on the proposed rezo i ing of the lot, commonly known as the Oke property, from special commer- cial to residential. The property is ac- tually owned by Taylor Industries, but Oke Woodsmith building Systems Inc. has an option to purchase pen- ding the outcome of the rezoning application. Steve Burns of S.M. Ross and Associates told the audience that his company had completed its feasabili- ty study on the residential develop- ment of the property ad had found that all five pro in the design + study presented in arch were possi- ble optiotiis for the , provided that limitations 'in the village's sewage treatment capacity 'could be overcome. "The biggest constraint is the lack of sewage treatment capacity," Burns observed. Patty Munkittrick added that the ministry of municipal affairs found no difficulties with the project, with the exception of the ministry of the en- ueensway Hello! Welcome to Queensway News. Monday afternoon we pampered ourselves at ladies,,hour to hand massages, makeup and polished nails. We also had the pleasure of listening to Luella Hall read poetry. Tuesday morning we had fun and fitness. The word is out about how beneficial our workouts -Ind #tie activity room is filled to .,t the afternoon Reverend W, . led our worship service with Joyce Pep- per as pianist. This was our first time hearing Reverend Wright and we look forward to having him back. Wednesday Baking Club met and produced delicious date bran muffins. Thursday the men met in our activi- ty room for men's hour. We played crokinole, bean bag toss and bowled. It certainly was an opportunity to discover just how good or poor our aim was. Later in the afternoon we went to the dining room early to have a singsong, just before supper. In the evening we watched our first video movie feature "Wilderness Family". Our resident council voted at their last meeting to purchase a member- ship at the local video store. Now we look forward to choosing new popular movies each month. Friday was a day for farewells. Cathy Kelly our summer student in the Rest home left to return to University. We held a farewell tea and everyone signed a card wishing Cathy all the best in the coming year. In the afternoon Wanda McClinchey H.C.A. said her good-byes after 17 years of service. Staff and residents gathered in the dining room to reminisce and enjoy cake and ice cream. I know Wanda appreciated her cards and gifts and will carry her memories of Queensway forever. vironment's opinion that development should be limited to a maximum of 40 units until further studies could be undertaken examining Hensall's sewage treatment capacity. Munkittrick pointed otft that the ministry would ideally like to preserve the property's special com- mercial zoning to prevent develop- ment until the sewage study is com- plete; however, she hoped that a com- promise could be worked out to allow progress on the issue. She felt that c4anging the zoning as soon as possi- ble would prevent any conflict with. possible commercial interests in the area. Brad Oke believes the subdivision is essential to Hensall's future because there is a complete lack of residential properties on which to build. "Anyone looking to build in Hensall can't build in Hensall," Oke claimed. He said that his company is powerless to rectify the situation until the zon- ing change is approved. "We can't do anything until we get a rezoning, and hopefully the present owner will wait." Steve Burns noted- that the five plans shown at the meeting for the property are only design studies and not actual proposals. The first design examines the possibility of building 62 single- family units on the lots with access to Queen and Mill Streets. The second explores the develop- ment of only 42 single-family lots. but with 72 apartment units and some townhouses. The third design is the !arrest con- cept, but its combination of 59 single- family units with the same apart- ments and townhouses as the second plan would require purchase of township land. Burns pointed out that this was probably not a favourable choice. The fourth and fifth concepts d away with road access to Queen Street. The former places 72 apart- ments among 44 single-family lots and townhouses. Nevertheless, the latter is consid4red the most favourable for the development because it does iway with the townhouses and limits the apartments to only 48 in favor of 56 single-family lots. "This is something we felt was a lit- tle more realistic for the area," ex- plained Burns. He told those present that this plan would not require the purchase and demolition of any pre- sent Queen Street properties. Patty Munkittrick agreed with a suggestion from the floor that the pro- perty would be more likely to be developed in phases due to the pro- hibitive expense of servicing and developing it all at once. "It's going to cost a lot to get started," echoed Councillor Cecil Pepper, meeting chairman. But he added that it would not get started un- til -the ministry could be contacted to examine . the sewage capacity problem. Burns said the only solution to the problem is to either demonstrate to the ministry of the environment that the lagoon system is capable of handl- ing greater volumes of waste than it was designed for, or to undertake a project to expand its capacity. He described the expansion as most likely to take the form of modifica- tions to the existing lagoons and not my to require the construction of a fourth lagoon, even though land is available should another lagoon be required. In a special council meeting held after the public meeting, it was resolved that B.M. Ross and Associates will apply to the ministry for grant assistance to expand Hen- sall's sewage treatment facilities. DEAL WITH CONFIDENCE. When you deliver your White Bean Crop to tems Itrom 0 0 0 et • W. C. 4 n ti t F! IV S t t f . Ken F. Campbell & Sons Ltd., Seaforth Howson & Howson Ltd., Blyth, Ontario Palmerston Elevators Ltd. Bar' B - Dee Farms, RR 1 Bornholm are also white bean receiving satellites for Thompson's We want and appreciate your business Hyland Brand Augusta Seed Wheat Hyland Brand Houser Seed Wheat Fredrick Seed Wheat Cert. Monopol Red Winter Wheat Be sure you buy Blue Tag Seed Only . 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