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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-04-13, Page 9INVESTMENT- 41 Authority justifies levy increase Tom Prout, general manager of the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority, appeared before Hensall Council Monday evening to justify the Authority's increase in the le- vies assigned to municipalities for 1988. Hensall's levy to the ABCA has risen from S4,536.18 in 1987 to S5,879 for 1988, an increase of 30 percent. "We don't enjoy increasing our levy 10-20 percent when people arc trying to kec.p costs down," said Prout. The average increase is 20 percent and Hensall, unfortunately, is above the average this year. Prout cited the Lakeshore Pro- gram, the hiring of an employee for soil conservation, and a lack of financial. reserves as the reasons for the increase. "We did have a few years ago a substantial, or comfortable reserve of a couple of hundred thousand dollars," explained Prout. "We feel a reserve of less than S70,000 with a budget of more than S2 million is not adequate." The Authority has two main sources of income: government transfer payments and the general levy. Hcnsall's levy in the past two years was based per capita and not on assessment as it will he now. "We may have got a bargain those two years," said reeve Jim Robinson. "We can't beat it," said council- lor Cecil Pepper. Prout assured council that the ABCA was hoping fora less dras- tic increase next year, likely under 10 percent. Huron uron County planner Patty • Munkittrick presented council with a recommended bylaw with im- proved wording for describing the car care facility BiII Hay will be starting in the village. The bylaw was passed to amend a previous bylaw which designated the operation as an automobile re- pair establishment. The new word- ing describes the property as a cus- tom automobile washing and reconditioning 'establishment. • Munkittrick was conccmed that if the land changed hands in the future, its use might vary froni the original intention. The ministry of the environment gave verbal approval to Munkittrick Monday for the rezoning to residen- tial of -a Wolfe Street property owned by Paul Ducharme. The ministry had been concerned about sewage capacity problems and the. proximity.of the abattoir. Bill Rowcliffe from the Hensall Union Cemetery Board asked coun- cil for financial support to help maintain the cemetery. "We are in the unenviable posi- tion of not having enough money," sairi Rowcliffc. He stated that the $2,000 yearly budget is completely consumed by grass -cutting costs. "We feel that the old partof the cemetery needs to be improved," said Rowcliffc. He noted that the goal of the board is not to compete with operations such as the Exeter cemetery, but they were proud of the quality of service they did offer. Councillor Irene Davis asked Rowcliffe for an estimate on how much money was needed. He re- plied that any donation would be ap- preciated. Ile explained that it cost S175 every time to cut the four -and - a -half acre cemetery. "One person wouldn't do it in a day," said Pepper. Council noted Hensall Susan Hartman 262-2449 Minor hockey banquet The Hensall RMino'r Hockey Asso- ciation wrapped up its 1987-88 sea- son on Sunday with pot -luck sup- per and awards banquet. Prizes were awarded to the top money -raisers in the annual Skate-athon and a gift was presented to- the Family of Skip and Kay Gardener who have been very active in Minor Hockey over the years. The Gardeners arc re- locating to Ottawa and everyone wished them well in their new en- d %ors. As well all of the players received trophies and presentations were made to the coaches from the players in appreciation of all of • their hard work. A delicious dinner was served to approxiniately 200 people and everyone enjoyed them- selves. Anyone who would like to help with fund-raising please call Bev Bell or Susan Hartman with your ideas. TOPS IN SKATE-A-THON - Hensall Minor Hockey president Peter Groot presented Ryan Munn with the award for the most money pledged for a single skater in this years fund-raising skate-a-thon. Minor's money woes Ilcnsall minor hockey. -is in for fi- nancial trouble, according to An- drew [manse who presented thc or- ganisation's financial report to a crowd of parents and hockey sup- porters at the year-end hockey ban- quet Sunday evening in Hensall. Imansc stated that the association began the season with S5,000 in thcir bank account from thc previ- ous year. After all fund raising, grants, registrations and expenses are calculated, Imansc estimates the account will show only S521, an operating loss of more than 54,000. "Thc financing is not in good shape," said Emanse. Ile called for a serious look at improving the or- ganisation's fund raising abilities. "Something needs to be done this summer to raise that money." -The only alternative Imansc could see is to raise hockey registration fees next fall. Ile said that the $85 and S 135 fees presently paid by par- ents could be increased to $135 and SI85 respectively.' ice rental costs will be increasing next season, an expense Imansc said' will increase the burden on the or- ganisation. Ile called for more volunteers to offer their time to come to minor hockey's aid. "We need some help to raise this Money." THE DOCTORS will be MOVING! THINKING OF STARTING A NEW VENTURE OR EXPANDING OLD ONE IN SEAFORTH ON HIGHWAY LOCATION? •Space available from 400 sq. ft. to? 'Plaza Type Stores • Prof esslonal Offices Boutiques, Etc. • Ample Parking JIM PRESZCATOR 482.7126 Rowcliffe's request. In a surprise move, reeve Robin- son asked council to'waivc the re- mainder of new clerk -treasurer Lu- anne Phair's probation period. "It's just a sign of support," said Robinson. Phair's probationary period was to have ended May 30. Phair, clearly surprised by the ges- ture, accepted the offer as the perma- nent clerk -treasurer for the village. Building official 'Herman Van- %Vicren responded to council's con- cerns over abandoned vehicles parked on the village parking lot. "You. can park there forever," said VanWicren, noting that without a bylaw to restrict the lot's use, the village has no power to tow or tick- et abandoned cars. Thc parking committee will dis- cuss such a bylaw at their next meeting. Works superintendent John Baker will investigate the purchase .of a road sweeper for the village. While sweepers cost 535,000 new, he was offered a S6,500 used sweeper which may require rebuilding. Councillor Davis felt dust prob- lems on Hensall's streets. were dan- gerous to motorists, but Baker ex- plained that even though Hensall pays Exeter $40 an hour for sweep- ing, often the sweepers do not arrive until weeks after they are most needed. Another advantage to owning a sweeper, Baker observed, is to use it during mild winter weather to reduce the amount of sand that has to be removed from catch basins in the spring at a cost of S75 an hour. On the recommendation of the Ilcnsall Economic Development Action Review Committee, Hensall will once more attempt to convince the ministry of transportation a blinking light is needed at Flensall's intersection on the highway. HE- DARC was concerned many visitors bypass King Street for lack of ade- quate signage. Canadian National Railways has notified Hensall of an increase 'in the yearly rental of the parking lot near the tracks. Last year Hensall paid .5330. This year CN wants S-150 and S510 next year. - "If we're going to pay this thin wz'rc going to have to charge for weed control," suggested Baker, not- ing that Ilcnsall has never charged CN for weed control on their tracks in the village. Other councillors wondered -what could possibly happen to the park- ing lot if the village refused pay- ment. Council will inform CN of the weed control situation and attempt to negotiate a reasonable rental rate. A request for funding *from the Hensall Minor Hockey Association was referred to the Parks Board for further examination of how other municipalities arrange for support of their respective- hockey associa- tions. COOKING F O R A HEALTHY q7 • rte tier EA - RT- v�4 Do you love good food, but want to know more about how to eat to stay healthy? Learn to prepare meals that are exciting and delicious and low in fat, salt and calories at... COOKING FOR A HEALTHY HEART Clinton's courte will be held Monday, April 25th, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Huronview Auditorium. Exeter's course will be held Wednesday, April 27th, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at South Huron District High School, Room 224. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL, Huron County Health Unit 524-8301 This ad has been sponsored by: Huron County Health Unit. 4, Times -Advocate, April 13, 1988 Page 9 • 1 • air mar • MOCK COUNCIL - Hensall. grade eights recognized Local Government Week by holding the;' own council ses- sion in their classroom Monday. At the table are Angela Thomson (left) as clerk, Stephanie Thomson as reeve, and councillors Scott Gould, Mike Graham, Jason Reid, and Steve Brock. Representatives from Hensat! council toobserve and give pointers to the.meeting were Cecil Pepper, reeve Jim Robinson, and Irene Davis. Magician coming to libr:Nvy Huron County Library and. the Hensall Branch- Library present Classical N1agic with -.Michael Ross at the Hensall Librry on Friday April 22 at 4:15 p.m. Actor and }}Magician Michael Ross produces his own• innovative- -brand-of enter- tainment. Ile calls himself a "stand- up magician", meaning that his feats of magic are accentuated. with his own particular sense of humour. 'For the past ten years Mr. Ross - has appeared as the opening act for. a New Wave concert or a child's birthday party. An inventor in the world of magic, he designs many -of his own tricks. Michael Ross is a versatile performer whose show will delight and fascinate audiences of all ages. . This program is suitable for the entire family and for. lovers of mag- ic. The cost is only S 1.00 per Ix r- son and advance tickets are available now at the• Hensall Library inthe Town I tall. Hensall Library hosted its second pre-school.Story flour on Tuesday and the youngsters learned all about cars and trucks and "things that go". The next story hour -for •3-5 year olds will be April 25 at 11 a.m. United Church Wayne Corbett .greeted worship- pers at the• Hensel' United (Inacti- on Sunday. Ushers were Jim McGregor, Mark McGregor, Tim Rowcliffc and Daryl Preszcator. Rev. Doug Wright led the congre- gation and for children's time was assisted by a puppet friend in re- viewing the cross that was put to- gether by the children as we are still celebrating Easter. Two babies we're. haptiied. The.y were Brandon Nlark Consiu, son of Mark and .Sandra C'unsitt and c'lracl Jeffrey Ross Corbett, son -of . Jeff and Shiela Corbett. • • ;\pPlieatuin forms are curl ittJ' available for Sumner (`anrp pro- grams at Camp Alevesetun • in tit: Nlinister's ofti,e. A clan -tit) planned at 11ensafl ('ricn Centetary on April L(+ at 9:00 a.m. Please brim, our o.' n rake. Your _heli, wouid:be greatly appreciated. • ".",:est Sunday, alter the worship service, coffee and tea will be served in the Fellowship hall _\lake plans to join in. Exeter United' Church presents "Positive Parenting" on Saturday, Api il.23 from 9:30-4:30. 1 he two sessions will: cover E'ositiv� I )is: i .pline and Parent/Child. ('d+iilltet. Rcy. Wright has registration fine; \urthcrest ne‘‘s (.)n Saturday Nan Britton attend,:z1 the funeral oI her sister-in-law Nils. Jinn Jepson of Brantford. She wits fornicrly Mildred Britton of Sea - fort). • Margaret Nfole was in Dungan- non on Sunday to help celehrate the 751h birthday of Mr. Fitton Cul- bert. ;\•love ly party v%:ts at the - Senior ('idler's Hall in Uunn'an non. Pearl NlcKniglit visited. w ith her son. Nelson Mc ('linchcy of Brant- ford on Sunday. . Personals Jimmie Bonthron of Ottawa, and Janie: Bonthron of London vial. tl Hensall ori }:aster weekend. Jimmie is the sun of William Bonthron. On July I, [934 William broke the world record in the 1500 m. race. Janice .and Jimmie's grandfathers were brothers and their great - grand fat her Robert, Mariah and family lived at 92 King St. in the early 1900's. The. Ilcnsall - U.C.W. niet on April 4 at 8.p.m, in the church par- lour. Audrey Christie was in charge of the programme and showed a film "The. politics of food part. 1 about the life and famine of -tire people of the Soudan in Africa. Everyone was reminded of the Beef BBQ tomorrow April 14 -with sittings at 5 and .6:30 p.m. A bale is to be packed on May 16. The next meeting will be held on - May 2 at 8 p.m. at the Church. There will be a guest speaker from Ronald McDonald Hoose in Lon- don. Evelyn Flynn conducted the U.C.W. meeting of Unit 4 on April • 7, which she opened with a poem "Springtime Again". A ntinilte's si- Icncc was observed in memory of Eliriln.th Alexander. There. were 13 present and 65 vis- its were made. Treasurer's report was given by Sadie Hoy. Annie Read gave a poem "Spring. 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