HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-01-01, Page 9AUGUST 7
'Teen travels to Atlanta. Exeter resident Nicole Chapman and her
case worker, Dorothy Tanaka, are sponsored by three area companies
to witness wheelchair basketball 'competitions at the Atlanta Par-
alympics.
•Health boards approve merger. The Huron and Perth Boards of
Health work towards a plan to merge and restructure. The merger was
to support the continued viability of mandatory public health services
for residents by combining'resources. Restructuring is expected to be
complete by September, 1997. •
•Fifty years of conservation. Aifsable-Bayfield Conservation Au-
thority celebrates 50 years. Conservationists share accomplishments
and celebrate at a barbeque.
AUGUST 14
'Council debates library issue. After six months -of waiting, Lucan
Council decides to discuss the idea of movingifie village library to a'
larger facility. If approved, it would have meant replacing the old li-
brary with a new 2,766 square foot facility. Council plans to vote on
the issue at a later date.
'Concern for corn. Farmers had hoped frost would arrive late last
fall, as they kept an eye on corn planted two to three weeks behind
schedule. Due to a cool, wet spring, planting was off to a late start
and some corn crops were wiped out.
•Committee members resign. All but two members of the Grand
Bend Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee resign. Projects are
put on hold as a result of the move that may have created a permanent
rift between those who resigned and Grand Bend Council. Problems
had begun when the word "advisory" was added to the name of the
Parks and Recreation Committee in November.
AUGUST 21
•Wheat mold ravages crops. Area farmers blame fusarium wheat
mold for the worst crop they've ever seen. The mold affects wheat
yields, quality and prices. There is concern corn may even be in dan-
ger. The longer wheat stays wet, the greater chance it has of in-
festation, thus resulting in the year's low yield.
• Battle over library continues. Petitioners and Friends of the Library
argue over the location of the proposed Lucan library. Paul Dykeman
begins a petition stating the village may have surplus buildings suit-
able for an alternative library site if amalgamation between Lucan and
Biddulph takes place.
•Village News halts publication. Lucan's weekly paper ceases pub-
lication, leaving seven employees without jobs. Former employees
plan to take legal action when they are unable to cash their pay
cheques.
AUGUST 28
• Motorplex wedding. Anne Marie Evans and Paul Lovie, both of
Exeter, exchange vows at Grand Bend Motorplex. After the wedding,
the groom led his wife to his dragster and together they performed a
smoke show fpr the crowd.
•Suspension of health grants. The Healthy Community Grants pro-
gram is suspended and. five projects are eliminated. The Huron Perth
'District Health Council is informed of the cuts by the Ministry of
Health. Many people are upset about the decision, especially those
who kd invested time on project proposals. ,
•Big Bean Fest: Zurich's 31st anr1Lal Bean Fest attracts an estimat-
ed 25,000 people last year. Organizers come close to running opt of
beans and entertainment spreads along 10 village blocks. The well- '
known car show is one of the weekend's hig ' hts. ,
September
SEPTEMBER 4'
•High school' enrollment jumps.- South Huron District High
School's student population increases from 848 in' 1995 to at feast
924 on the first day of classes' in 1996. Student council members in-
crease to 26. -
•Water contamination concerns. People at a public meeting held at
the Hay Township Hall demand to know what is causing the rising
hacteria level along St. -Joseph waters. The St. Joseph Shores Home
Owners Association allots $3,000 to complete a one-year project. Its
report is expected to describe possible sources of the problem as well
as its severity. , '
•Family hosts student. The Laurie family in Varna family'hosts Zai.
ra Coratelkl; one of 14 Italian AFS American Field Services Inter -
culture students "wlio isit Clinton and surrounding areas from July 28
to August 24.
•Bronze winners at Senior Games. Marshall and Marion Dearing
win a bronze metal in carpet howling at the Ontario Senior Games in
Richmond Hill.
SEPTEMBER 11
•Bells considered noise pollution. Thc Anglican Church hell is la-
beled as a source of noise pollution after ringing -for four hours on
August 10.
•Terry Fox run set. On September 22, Exeter was to be one of 4,000
communities across Canada to participate in the annual Terry Fox
Run for Cancer Research.
•Grand Bend joins bid for summer games. Grand Bend joins Lon-
don in its bid for the 2001 summer games. If successful, it will pro-
vide a venue for sailing and beach volleyball. Grand Bend Economic
Development Officer Kevin Walsh notes the event could he very ben-
eficial to the community.
•New creative courses. South Huron District Recreation Centre of-
fers two new fall programs -Beginning Landscaping and an. intro-
ductory Quilt Making course.
SEPTEMBER 18
•Kirkton man wins big. Bill Waghorn, of Kirkton, wins second
prize in a 6-49 lottery. Thc ticket is worth $133,039.20. He admits he
buys tickets regularly, adding he once won $1,100.
•Rain delays harvest. Due to the excessive rainfall, local vegetable
crops arc put on hold. More rain is predicted to result in flooding and
poor conditions at peak harvest time.
• Biddulph Township and Lucan finalize amalgamation propgsal.
Public meeting participants discuss changes that may take place if the
two municipalities become die Township of Bidduph. The proposal
was to be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
for implementation.
•Fair focuses on market gardening: Upcoming Exeter Fall Fair com-
petitions include roots and vegetables, fail safety posters, flowers,
cooking and the crowning of a. fair ambassador.
SEPTEMBER 25
•Firefighters save river. An oil spill is stopped by the Stephen
Township Firc Department before it reaches the Ausahle River. Ap-
proximately 200 gallons of furnace oil leak from a vacant commercial
building at the north east end of Crediton.
•Lucan deals with flood victims. After being flooded three times in
two weeks, Lucan residents demand the village water system he
fixed. Heavy rainfall had resulted in sewer ba;kup and the flooding of
at least ,a dozen basements. Works Superintendent oug Johnston
feels if -everyone had a sump pump, there worild be o problem. Until.
then, he insists residents install a backflow valv on each sanitary-'
sewer line. .
•Exeter Fall hair - its 142nd year. Rain holds off for a parade and
outdoor activities. The 1996 Exeter Fall Fair Ambassador is Jillian
Collings. The winning float is entered by Our Lady of Mount Carmel
School.
COMMJ ii\TTTY
Times -Advocate, January 1, 1997
.Page 9
Christmas enjoyed in Hensall
The Christmas Eve
service at Carmel Pres-
byterian Church was well
attended.
By Liz Sangster
Hensall correspondent
HENSALL - A large crowd E.
tended the Christmas Eve Service
at the Hensall United Church. The
advent candle was lit by 'Wayne`
and Pat Campbell.
On Sunday, December 29, the
Larry Elder family and Brian Park.
er read the scriptures. Jean and
Raye Jacobe acted as ushers. The
Afternoon Ladies meet next on Jan-
uary 2 at 2:00 p.m. The friendship
circle will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Jan-
uary 6. The church Annual Meeting
will be held on January 26 after the
church service and will be followed
by a pot luck lunch. On January 12,
the Membership and Sacrament
Committee will sponsor a time for
conversation and refreshments. A
party in honor of Helen Ferrigno
was held on Saturday, December
28 in the church parlor.
The Christmas Eve service at
Carmel Presbyterian Church was
well attended. Rev. Dan lit the ad-
vent candle. Special music was en-
joyed with accompaniment provid-
ed by Joyce Pepper and Dorothy
Taylor.
Sympathy is extended to the fam-
ilies and friends of two former Hen-
sall area resident, the late Wilmer
Jones and the late Isabel Alexander.
Shuffleboard
December 27 shuffleboard scores
were: Hugh McKay, 633; Dave
Woodward, 588; Hazel McEwen
528; Ina Williams 497; Tom Wil-'
liams 496; Hewlen McKay 482;
John Pepper 473 and Pearl
McKnight 459.
Town news,
Hensall residents are reminded
that collection of tagged garbage
and recyclables will be Saturday,
January 4, 1997. Christmas tree
collection will be Monday, January
6,. 1997. Trees must be free of all
decorations, tinsel, plastic and tree
bags. All items should be at the
curb by 7:00 a.m. to ensure pickup.
1997 Hensall dog tags are availa-
ble at the Hensall Municipal Office.
All dogs in the Village are required
to be licensed, rates are the same as
1996. Dog owners are reminded
that dog tags must be obtained by
March 15,'or a S15.00 Ipte payment
penalty is levied,
•
A reminder that Chief Building
Official Services in Hensall are
now on an appointment basis only.
Property owners requiring the ser-
vices of the Chief Building Official
must notify the Village Office
(262-2812) by -noon on Thqrsdays
to book appointments - all appoint-
ments are scheduled for Friday.
Hensall Parks Board •
The Hensall. Parks Board hosted
their first annual Christmas Party
on December 7, 1996. The evening
featured a delicious and festive
meal, catered by the Hensall legion
Ladies Auxiliary, holiday decora-
tions to put everyone in a celebrat-
ing mood; dancing music by Mo-
zart's Melody Makers, and door
prizes for some lucky guati. The
Board is very grateful to Ken
Clarke and Susan Hartman, both of
Hensall. -
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