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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-11-30, Page 311 CENTENNIAL AMBASSADORS — Hens°ll's centennial ambassadors were chosen at a dance in the arena Saturday night. Harold Knight and Irene Davis will repre- sent their village at area events to promote the 1984 Hensall celebration. They each received two silver wine glasses and a silver tray. In the background are MC Jim Nesbit (left) and Centennial Committee chairman Charlie Hay. and district news Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 Quilt contest for 1984 Fair By Margaret Hoggarth Monday November 21 the Ladies' Division of the Hen- sall Fair Board held a meeting at the home of the president of the Ladies' Com- mittee, Frances Kinsman Those present were the secretary Barbie Van Allen, the committee in charge of the plants and flowers section comprising Elaine Kinsmar., Thea Wisch, Mona Alderdice and Margaret Hoggarth; Bet- ty McGregor representing the Domestic Science Section; Sandra Turner from the Hcme Department, (this in- cludes the sewing, crochet, knitting and quilt section) and Marlene Bell representing the arts and crafts section. Shirley Luther and Dawn Rathwell from the Junior Sec- tion were unable to be present. Various changes were sug- gested in each section for the betterment of the 1984 Fair. As next year's fair will coin- cide with Hensall Centennial year, a special section for a Centennial quilt is to be in- cluded in the program. The details for ;his are as follows: a hand -sewn quilt, depicting Hensall Centennial, minimium 54 x 78 inches; any technique allowable, a g. em- broidery, liquid embroidery, applique, etc. First prize will be 8100. For further informa- tion contact • Frances Kinsman at 262-5480, or any other of the committee members mentioned above To raise money for prizes for the ladies division, the com- mittee is going to sew a quilt and tickets for this project are being sold by the ladies. Mattie and Alec McGregor visited at the weekend with Bessie and Jim Flanagan of Hamilton. Al and Margar 't Floggarth and daughter Janet were guests on Sunday November 27 of M's mother Ruby Hog- garth of Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, where they en- joyed a delicious Christmas dinner. Kippen )United Church The service at St Andrew's Church, Kippen was held at 10 a.m. on Sunday November 27. This day being the beginning of Advent, Pastor Don Moffat ht the first candle. The text was "Good News of Great joy, Receiving and Giving," Luke 2:10. The sermon, "The Joy of Christmas" used the words of eight examples: Faith, Help, Encouragement, Friendship, Forgiveness, Acceptance, Kindness and Gratitude. Mrs. David Cooper presid- Food pri Consumers were the big winners in November, as the price they paid for food ac- tually dropped, according to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Food Basket. Based on the 46 Ontario - grown products that make up the Food Basket, consumers paid $45.90, up only 46 cents from a year ago. That works out to an annual increase of only .8 percent, in comparison to the general inflation rate of five percent. The farm share of the Food Bast actually increased in November to 48.1 percent of the retail value, up from 47.68 percent in October. November was the fifth month in a row that farmers received less than half the price for the food they grow. In dollar terms, the farm share of the Food Basket was 822.08, compared to 822.34 in October. The drop in the retail value of the Food Basket was large- ly due to lower prices for pork and beef. The decline in the farm value was also due to lower pork prices and a drop in the price of corn. Highlights of the F'ood Basket include: Beef prices dropped 21 cents per pound in stores, but increased one cent per pound at the farm -gate. -Pork prices fell 24 cents per pound retail and 10 cents per pound farm -gate. -Chicken prices paid to farmers did not change, but increased five cents per pound retail. Turkey prices returned to the retail prices of September. after specials in October, and increased two ed at the organ. The choir presented "Christmas is a Feeling." Sunday school was well attended. The Christmas Sunday School party will be held on Sunday December 4. Congratulations to Ron and Diane Chalmers on the birth of their daughter Stephanie Jane on Friday November 25. ces drop p cents per po'ind at the farm - gate. -Extra large and large eggs cost consumers two cents per dozen more, but farmers received the same price. Medium eggs increased one cent retail and three cents for farmers. -Dairy prices paid to farmers did not change, but skim milk powder, some cheeses, and evaporated milk were more expensive in the stores. -Consume, s paid more for bread, ; asta and cornflakes, but less for whole wheat flour and oatmeal. The farm -gate share of a box of cornflakes dropped three cents. -Peas, corn and tomato juice increased on the store shelf, while baked beans dropped in price. The farmer's share was unchang- ed. Canned peaches increas- ed at the retail level, while grape juice dropped due to specials. There was no change for the farmer's share of fruit prices. While most Food Baskets calculate changes in store prices, the OFA goes a step further and also shows changes in the Ontario farmer's share of the retail food dollar. Because of the problems in calculating the farmer's share of processed foods, and since some pro- ducts are not grown in On- tario, the Food Basket does not include a complete range of food products. It is estimated that the OFA Food Basket includes about 55 per- cent of the weekly food pur- chases of an average family of four. GUESTS --- Salvation Army Malar Carson Jones anis wl el a et were guest speakers at the Christmas pot -luck meeting of the Exeter Christian Women's Club. They are shown talking with club president Shirley Luther. Seaforth Co -Op merges with Hensall Hensall Mike Connolly, a director of the Hensall and District Co- op, reported to more than 300 people attending the annual dinner and meeting at the Pineridge Chalet on November 25 that members of the Seafortb Co-op had voted by an overwhelming majority three days previous- ly to merge with the Hensall Co-op. The Seaforth enterprise, in financial difficulties for some time because of substantial losses as a result of several large farm bankruptcies, had broached the idea of merging with Hensall in late summer. Connolly, acting as spokesman for the committee set up by the Hensall business to study the matter and report to the Hensall board, said the Hensall group had met several times with the Seaforth directors, and also obtained advice from a lawyer before recommending the merger. As of December 1, all Seaforth Co-operative proper- ty, assets and management will be taken over by Hensall. The Hensall Co-op will assume liabilities which in- clude ;85,000 in member loans, 8180,000 in outstanding patronage loans, and 815,000 interest which Seaforth was unable to pay in October. Times -Advocate, November 30, 1983 Pogo 19A Co -Op had successful, expansive year The Seaforth board will more efficiently then Seaforth will keep track of the Seaforth stay in existence until all its could previously as an in- me mbers who join the Horn - remaining legal business is dependent unit. • $all Coop, and the volume of concluded. On the take-over "We feel comfortable about extra business generated. A date two Seaforth directors the merger at this time," report will be given at the will become ex officio Wagner remarked, adding next annual meeting, and the members of the Hensall the support of Seaforth merger could be dissolved board, participating in discus- members is needed to make then "at the Hensall board's sions but not allowed to vote. it a success, and he looks for- discretion" if later analysis Two members of the Hen- ward to getting that support. by the Hensall board convinc- sall Co-op wanted to know In answer to other quee- ed them the merger was not why the membership of their tions, Wagner said his office working to Hensall's co-operative had not been consulted or given a vote, and questioned the advantages, to Hensel] of the merger. Hensall manager Earl Wagner took the mike to rep- ly. After stating the board had been elected to make such decisions, he outlined some of the benefits he believes will accrue from the merger. Wagner is convinced the Hensall branch will become even more efficient as sales volume increases in gasoline, propane and diesel fuels, chemicals and fertilizers. Hensall will be able to supply feed pellets - Seaforth had previously obtained from other sources„ and Wagner hopes many Seaforth area members will bring their corn < • `. r - ► N; J . ,: �... , + �s + '._: and white beans to the Hen- sall elevators despite the longer distance. Hensall, with its com- puterized office, will be able to handle accounts much t advantage. Wagner reported the Hen- sall and district co-operative had ended another successful Connolly was elected to year with a net profit of serve another term, and 8576.000. In 1982 wheat Peter Boersma, Andre deliveries were down, corn Durand and Barry Taylor stayed the. same as the were elected to the board to previous year, and soy and fill the vacancies left by Roes white bean deliveries were Corbett, Allan Hayter and higher. Besides the domestic Chester Sturdy, whose terms sales of corn, 50,000 tonnes had expired. had been sold on the export market. HENSALL AND DISTRICT CO -Op DIRECTORS — Four new Men were elected to the Mensal! Co -Op board at their annual meeting on November 25. Shown are (back left) Gerry Van Den Hengel, ex officio member from the Seaforth Co -Op, Peter Boersma, Mike Connolly, Bill De Jong, John Campbell, Andre Durand, Harold Deichert, John Paul Rau and (front) Mac Stewart from the Seaforth board:tarry Taylor, manager Earl Wagner, Glen Thiel and Ross McBeath. Horticultural Societyplans craft show The Hensall and area Hor- ticultural Society met on Wednesday evening in the Fellowship Hall of Hensall United Church with Mrs. Kathy Mann presiding. Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell acted as secretary for Bill Gibson, who is on a holiday. Kathy welcomed everyone and thanked all for taking part in caring for the flowers during the summer months and especially thanked Dawn Rozendol for caring for the roses at the Town Hall. The pansy is to be the Centennial Flower and the annual meeting will be on Monday January 30 at 8 p.m. A craft show will be held for Centennial in keeping with the Bicentennial and suggestions were asked for in connection with this. Kathy Mann gave a poem "The legend of the Poinsettia" and welcomed guests soloist Mrs. Marilyn Zivkovic of Exeter who sang a humourous solo; two of her pupils Janette and Henrietta Visscher of Exeter, sang "In a Little Country" and "0, Come Let Us Adore Him", ac- companied by Dr. Ralph Topp at the piano. Mrs. Eileen Ran- nie thanked them and presented them with gifts. Jean McKee of Benmiller was introduced and welcom- ed by Kathy Mann. She had been an accredited Floral Judge and gardener at Ben - miller for five years. She spoke on periennial borders and showed interesting slides of her garden and flowers and talked about her favourite flowers and her sheep. Mrs. Agnes Cottrell spoke briefly of visiting Benmiller and becoming acquainted with Jean McGee through her son Benjamin. Mrs. Mary Brintnell thanked Jean and presented her with a gift. Velma Robinson was in charge of the draw with prizes going to Earla Col- eman, Exeter; Helen McLean, Mona Alderdice and Irene Davis. Kathy closed the meeting with a poem "There Will Always Be A Christmas." Each member attending was given a hyacinth bulb. Refreshments were served by the executive in charge. Centennial Committee news The General meeting of the Hensall Centennial Commit- tee was held Tuesday November 22 at the Hensall United Church. The Commit- tee Chairman reported pro- gress with various duties. Ray Consitt will head up the beard growing contest and will have rules and regula- tions ready soon. it is hoped most of the men in the area will take part in this activity. Cecil Pepper reported that Hensall Council has declared February 13 1984 a Public Holiday in Hensall to com- memorate our Centennial and the Bicentennial. New Year's Dance preparations are underway and tickets are sell- ing well. With the price set at only ;20.00 a couple they are sure to be a sell-out. Tickets are available from Centennial members. Accommodation for out-of- town visitors will be required. if anyone has an extra room they would like to rent for the weekend of celebrations please phone 262-2548. Any caterers wishing to set up food booths In Hensall for the weekend of June 29 to Ju- ly 2,1984 should contact either Charles Hay 262-2509 or Mrs. Harold Knight 262-2319 for particulars. There will be no General meeting in December but the committee will meet again January 24, 1984. Carmel Presbyterian Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted worship in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Mrs. Joan Keys presided at the organ. Choir practise will be held on Sunday December 4 to prepare the Christmas music. Sunday December 11 the Sacrament of Holy Com- munion will be dispensed. The ladies of the Church are meeting for their Christmas pot -luck dinner Monday December 5 at 12 noon. Personals Mrs. Bertha MacGregor was a dinner guest with Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Hayter at Varna recently. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson, Belgrave, were ..iso guests. Members •-•bt- Amber Rebekah Lodge are reminded of the Christmas dinner on Wednesday December 7' at 6:30 p.m. The exchange of Secret Sisters will be reveal- ed at this meeting with the ex- change of gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keyes, Grand Bend were re- cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cudmore. A number from the Hensall area were guests at the an- nual Family Christmas din- ner at the Bluewater Rest Horn^. Zut.ch, on Sunday evening. Rev. McDonald was in Brantford this week at the Executive and Board meeting of the Canadian Foresters and on Tuesday evening at- tended the High Court dinner at the Brantford Club. Hensall United Church The Christmas . Story through Pageant and song was presented at the United Church on Sunday morning by the Sunday Church School students and the Junior Choir. The front of the church was appropriately made into the stable of Bethlehem as the students told the story of Jesus' birth by portraying the Wise Men, Shepherds, Angels and Mary and Joseph. The filled church heard the Junior choir as they assisted the students through song. Anthems sung by the choir were a Sicillian hymn "0 Thou Joyful Day", A very beautiful lullaby entitled "Hush -A -Bye, Lul-A-Bye", the 17th Century Garman Carol, "While By My Sheep" two anthems by I.H. Meredith "Long Ago In Bethlehem" and "Around The Manger"; as well as "May we Share With Others" while the con- gregation presented their gifts before the Manger. The girls trio consisting of Jen- nifer Taylor, Angela Bell and Lynda Shirray sang the love- ly "Only A Stable," and the boys' chorus of Mark Brock, Tim Brock, David Stephens, Jason Phillip, Tim Packham and Robert Gackstetter sang "Herod Was A Jealous King" adapted from Puer Natus by Praetorius. Robert Gackstet- ter sang the beautiful solo as the Wise Men approached the Manger "Now They Come" by Stewart Landon taken from Four Paths to Bethlehem. Those taking part in the pageant were: Joseph, Wayne Scotchmer; Mary, Pam Gackstetter; the shepherds, Bill Erb, Andy Phillips and Gordon Hamilton; the Wise Men, John Rooseboom, Bevon Moir, and Chris Campbell. The host of angels were played by. Darla Lammie, Dianne Stebbins, Carrie Stuart, Amy Campbell, Jody Sararas and Kelly Gackstet- ter. Joanne Rowcliffe and Stan McDonald were the readers for the service and Belva Fuss was the pianist for the choir. Ushers for the day were Bill Stebbins, Donald Wareing, Rob Taylor, Mary Jane Par - Library tree contest The tree -decorating contest at the Hensall library.begins this week. Every child bring- ing a hand -made ornament to hang on the tree I .vhich looks embarrassingly bare at pre- sent) is entitled to put his or her name in a box. On Christmas Eve librarian Velnll Robinson will draw out the names of the winners of Christrms gifts. Last yrar the resourceful Mrs. /26 iinson purchased four rift: herself, and had three more donated. TRUST COMPANY GUARANTEED CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Representing many trust com- panies, highest rates usually available, For more information contact John R. Consitt at 236-4381 or 236-4560 APPLIANCE REPAIR Largo or small, we'll fix thorn all.... Our repair experts will have your appliance in tip top shape fast. Call us today at PECK APPLIANCES "IN TNf KART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" VARNA 482-7103 sons, Dianne Hamilton, Ben Bjerg and Brian Moir. Bill Fuss greeted the people and Audrey Christie, representing unit one of the U.C.W., took part in lighting the Advent Candle. Many thanks go to the Sunday School superintendent and staff for presenting this service of the Christmas Story and reminding us again of the true meaning of Christmas. Next Sunday will be the Christmas Communion Service. The sympathy of this com- munity is extended to Mr. ' William Shaddick and family, a native of Hensall, whose wife Gwendolyn (McBride) Shaddick passed away on Fri- day, November 25 in a nurs- ing care home in Kitchener. She is survived by her hus- band and two children, Mark and Michelle; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clare McBride and one brother Robert of Goderich. Following a private funeral service on Monday November 28 interment will follow later in Bayfield Cemetery. Mrs. Kathy Mann and Mrs. Eileen Rennie attended a meeting in Chesley on Wednesday for the Hor- ticultural Society. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keyes, Grand Bend, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parker. Woodham By MISS JEAN COPELAND Mr. and Mrs. John Rodd visited on Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hadley, London. Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Wheeler, Brownsburg, Quebec visited Sunday and Monday with Mrs. George Wheeler and other relatives. Mr. Doug Webb, Kincar- dine spent last week with his mother, Mrs. Norris Webb. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jaques and Devon, Renfrew spent last week with the former's mother Mrs. Lloyd Jaques and Barbara. Man to man: "My son will drive anything that runs on gas and wheels, except the lawn mower." TASTY -NU .41 BREAD ICCI TAtiS NO AFnFVAL PRESERVATIVES) BREAD is a nutritional staple in our diets. It provides protan. B vitamins, iron and other nutrients at low cost, and is also an exceflant source of energy. WHITE w OD% WHOLE WHEAT uper Buys French Stick loaf 49 (limit 3 per customer) , Bran Muffins 6/990 Mild or spiced Dutch Gouda Old Cheddar Cheese lb. 2.89 Ib. 3.29 For the Christmas season we have Cheese gilt baskets, cheese trays, pare trays rowassaKsra aressel EXETER ZURICH SEAFORTH 235032 23641? s27ISI1 Over 40 kinds of delicious donuts frog and trade • r lox Super Specials on all Moffat Automatic Washers and Dryers Moffat Mahar Now while they last • 4 wash/rinse temperature selections waist Dryer • Bleach dispenser • Automatic dry • normal • 3 wash/spin combinations • Automatic dry - Permanent ss • 3 water level positions • OPrptional • Self-cleaning lint titter • potimed drying • � 3 hecntt selections cycles. Cash and carry Many other specials. A deposit will hold until Christmas DRYSDALE Maior Appliance Centre Ltd. Hensall Closed Mondays 262-2728 HENSALL Civic Corner Hensall. Figure Skating club begins Registration Night, Tuesday, Dec. 6 Registration time 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Ploce - Hensall Arena lobby Fee - $.15.00 for 16 week schedule Con skate & con figure skate badge programs will be instructed by Miss Kim Marsden. Coaches and Executive members needed. Declaration of Human Rights Week Dee. 3 to 11 WHEREAS Dec. 10 marks the 35th Anniversary of the United Nations Univer- sal Declaration of Human Rights, when for the first time, Nations of the world spoke with one voice to proclaim fundamental principles of Human Rights, and WHERE AS these principles from an integral part of the preamble of the Ontario Human Rights Code, proclaim June 15, 1982 to prohibit descriminotion In Employment, Accommodation, Contracts, Goods, Services and Facilities. I hereby proclaim Dec. 5 to 11 Human Rights Week in Hensall And urge all residents to assist ensuring respect for Human Rights in our Community. Harry Klungel Reeve J