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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-05-10, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, May 10, 1989 Remembering 1969 - Astronauts Shane Pepper and Steve Elliott recreated the first walk on the moon for the Hensall Public School spring concert entitled Spirits of '69. Theshow brought back memories of the sixties for parents and teachers alike, while bringing a bygone era alive for the stu- dents. Briefs from Hensall council HENSALL A public meeting held on May 1 revealed no objec- tions to Bill Rowcliffe's plan to re- zone property on the east edge of Hensall. The Lorne Avenue land is currently zoned for future 'develop- ment and if all goes well, it will become lots for medium density residential housing. * * * * * Eleven holes have been dug at the village landfill site in Usbome Township for testing of ground wa- ters in the area. Works Superinten- dent John Baker explained to coun- cil at Monday's "meeting that the tests would monitor both the present landfill area and the area currently under study for future ex- pansion. Baker also told council in his re- port that the boulevard around the Queensway Nursing home has been dug out and filled with gravel to eliminate "the mud hole in that area". * * * * * The Hensall Playground Com- mitte have set their rates for the summer of 1989. A youngster can be enrolled in the six-week pro- gram for $60, or $15 ,per week. Families of two or more can be en- rolled at $110 for the whole pro- gram. * * * * * Reeve Jim Robinson recently at- tended a meeting for municipalities H ensall Kinettes issuing a N orth -south fitness challenge By Susan Hartman HENSALL - In conjunction with the Crown Life Participaction Chal- lenge, the Hensall Kinette Club is issuing a challenge to the villagers of Hensall to come out and be the fittest community in Canada. The Kinettes are challenging the residents on the north side of King Street vs. the residents on the south side of King Street to come out for a "walk about town" on Wednesday, May 31, 1989. You mayregister and take the short walk any time between 6 and 9 p.m. Challenge your neighbours and friends, and come out and be fit with us. Public school A large number of proud parents, grandparents and friends were on hand at Hensall Public School last Thursday evening to enjoy the Spring Concert "Spirits of '69". Marty in the audience remember well the year 1969 and were thrilled at the chance to revisit the time of their youth. • On May 17 there will be a Pre - School Bus Safety Program for next years' kindergarten class followed by a story time with Mrs. Preszcator in the Kindergarten room. On May 24 at 7:30 all parents are welcomed to a Parent-Teacher Meet- ing. Guest speaker will be John Penn from the Huron County Fami- ly and Children Services. Special thanks to the grades 3, 4, and 5 who conducted a clean-up of the school yard and neighbouring streets one day last week. Hensall Public School recently held a ceremony to raise the new Huron County Board of Education flag. Two trees were also planted to commemorate the twentieth anni- versary of the Board. - The school has also been in- formed that they will be receiving a bank of four ICON Computers to be in place in the school by Sep- tember. Playground The Hensall Village Summer Playground Program will be held this year from July 10 through Au- gust 18. A kick-off fund raiser is being held. First prize is a three minute shopping spree at Knechtel's and second prize is a $50 gift certifi- cate from Knechtel's. Tickets are $5 apiece and arc available from mem- bers of the parks board, at the Vil- lage office or at the Library. Friendship Circle The Friendship Circle met last Monday evening in the United Church parlour. Pat Cook chaired the meeting and Dorothy Parker was in charge of the Devotion. The guest speaker was Gwyn Whilsmith. Gwyn spoke about "Talents" as well as reading excerpts from her book "Hear the Pennies Dropping." Pat shared some humorous read- ings and closed with prayer. Host- esses were Hazel Corbett and Shir- ley McAllister. The next meeting will be held June 5 at the United Church. Chinese Auction There will be a Chinese Auction at the Horticultural -Society's next meeting on Monday, May 15. Eve- ryone is welcome at the Fellowship Hall .of Hensall United Church at 7:30 p.m. Members arc reminded to pick up their annuals. The flowers for the village beds will arrive on May 16. Members please pick up as soon as possible at Sheila Racburn's home. More volunteers are still needed to help plant and care for the lovely flower beds in the village this summer. Shuffleboard The highest 6 game scorers -at Hensall shuffleboard on May 2 were Pearl McKnight 362, Dave Kyle 333, Helen Anderson 319, Dave Woodward 312 and Loma Spenser 305. 5 game winners were Lome Shel- ton 304 and Glad Livery 263. Comp -Account Computerized Accounting For small & medium sized.'businesses Private corporations, manufacturers • Financial statements and projectiens • Accounts receivable/payable • Payroll • Management reports • Complete management accounting and bookkeeping services Don't fly by the Seat of Your Pants! Let up help you manage your business better with accurate, timely Management reports. Call Now - 262-3431 Highway 4 - Hensall r ., ,::._...,..�:: The tougher the fiefd 1 the more outstanding the crop Don't forget the Yard Sale May 27 and the Moonwalk against Cys- tic Fibrosis on May 28. Hensall Spring Fair this year will be held June 10 and 11. The Work boot Olympics is on Junc 24 and 25. interested in dealing with low-level radioactive waste. He explained the meeting was a task -force plan to find a suitable site for contaminated items from nuclear medicine, resi- dues from uranium processing and mine tailings. Robinson asked what size site the group were looking for and discov- ered it far exceeded any area availa- ble in Hensall. "It was about 128 to 150 acres," Robinson told council on Monday. "1 wondered why we were invited." Robinson said he stayed at'the meeting because of the possibility of neighbouring townships becom- ing involved, but said the rumour was that northern municipalities were already interested. "Hopefully if it goes north it'll be out of our concern," he concluded. 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