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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-01-18, Page 10Page 10 Times•Advocote, January 18, 1984 Main Street fu a pl 'concern Pro' Hardware 'Pro Hardware 'in Hensall titles not been open for business attnce last Thursday. A haiid- lettered sign says only that in- ventory is being taken. Tom Mulligan, financial manager of D.H. Howden Co. Ltd., franchiser of the Pro Hard- ware stores, would only say "the store is closed at present, and may reoPen in the future." Closure of the store came as a complete surprise to owner Bill Smith. Officials of Pro Hardware had phoned to say they were coming to see him, and he assumed they wished to discuss reorganization of his debt with them and the Bank of Montreal. Instead, the doors were locked. "It's sad to see five years of my life, and the earnings of a lifetime go," Smith laid this week. The hardware store (less the heavy appliances business) was purchased from Bob and Jack Drysdale January 1, 1979 by Smith in partnership with Lester Brubacher. Smith became sole owner when the fran- chise was switched from Home' Hardware to Pro Hardware. Smith said the street renovations coming after two bad years of recession were the last straw. He figures his business lost $50,000 in gross sales during the time poten- tial customers detoured around Hensall to avoid the annoyance and inconvenience of the torn -up street through the village's main business section. Normally December sales are double those of the previous months, Smith add- ed, but this year that was not the case. In order to keep his store going, Smith had sold his farm near Monkton, and all J►uuuniumm11 The Light =Touch • By e JACK LAVENDER g. A decision is what o man makes when he tan't " find anyone to 17$ervs on a committee. .1You.know you're get- ting older when it takes you longer to get over a good time than to E have it. 5. If you look forward to Monday more than you do to +Friday, you're in danger of becoming 3 successful. Prosperity is when you pay,instollments on ten things instead of one. E Gossip shouldn't be r. repeated -- but then, 1 whet else is theretodo 1 with it. •.* Shhh, don't tell o soul: E We cure sick chainsaws better than anyone at 12. proceeds went into the Hen- sall business. It was not enoulgh..• Smith said it is still too ear- ly for him to decide his next step. 1- "I have enough experience that I can get a job in a number of fields," he said. Smith is concerned that if the hardware store is not replaced quickly, Hensall will be affected adversely, as there soon won't be enough stores to draw people to the village to shop. Other Hensall merchants share Smith's concern. Grocer Don Beauchamp said closing the hardware store will definitely hurt Hensall. He said the village does not seem to have "the right business• mix" to draw customers looking for price and quality. He said he is do- ing his best to keep his prices competitive with those of the major chains, and has ex- perienced an increase in sales at Don's Food Market. Ron Wareing, proprietor of Ron's Health Centre, said he hated to see any business loss, as the more variety of ser- vices a place can offer the better. Wareing said he knows Bill Smith "gave it his best try", and if he is unable to carry on, then Wareing hopes someone else will quickly fill in the gap. Baker Ulrich Duttmann shares the hope the hardware store will soon reopen. He said Hensall cannot exist without the patronage of area farmers, and a hardware store is one of the businesses which draws them to the village. He said the only thing that will save the, village is if some of the many people who work in Hensall would also • come and live here. "It could be one of the best little towns anywhere," Dutt- mann said. "We have all closed kinds of housing, and one of the lowest tax rates around because of all the industry here." HENSAU, UNITED CHURCH Venture In Mission Sunday was observed at the United Church on Sunday morning. The large attendance heard more about the project of the United Church of Canada as Mr. McDonald spoke on Stewardship - Show and Tell. The message was based on the words from the book of James. "My Brothers, what good is it for someone to say that he has faith if his actions do not prove it?" He spoke on the project in the church for development of new churches as well as redevelopment of older area into a new ministry and service. The choir sang the very beautiful anthem "Renew Me, 0 Eternal Light" by R.H. Haan. Ushers were Scott Jesney, Scott Jamieson. Rod Parker and Randy Parker. Harry Stuart welcomed the con- gregation and the children's story was Rice for the Hungry. The congregational meeting was announced, and also the Baptismal service which will be held next Sunday. There was an excellent at- tendance at the Fellowship Evening at the United Church on Sunday evening when Bill Mickle of Exeter took the group on a tour of Russia through his coloured slides. His most interesting com- mentary made the tour infor- mative as well as enjoyable. Following the evening pro- gram lunch was served by the Communications Committee, Dorothy Brintnell, Dorothy Parker, Elaine Stebbins and Sh. op Wurm. Jack's • Small Engine Repair Service • 107 Queen St. E Hensall 262-2103 in nnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnm0 GOING FOR A SPIN — Kim Marsden, Hensall Figure Skating Club pro, shows Linda Shirray how to spin dur- ing the regular Tuesday teaching session of the Club. Figure skating. Openings are still .available for children wishing to join the recently established lien - sail Figure Skating Club, ac- cording to club pro Kim Marsden. The village's assistant clerk -treasurer was one of three professionals with the Clinton Club when she broached the idea of forming a figure skating club in Hen- sall to arena manager Roily Vanstone late last year. The first class began December 13, 1983. The club, under the spon- sorship of the Hensall Parks Board, now has 14 members of both sexes ranging in age Filter Queen "iN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482.7103 from almost three to almost thirteen. Miss Marsden said figure skating is not just for girls; boys who skate well can play better hockey. The Canskate/Can- figureskate programs developed by and conducted with the permission of the Canadian Figure Skating Association are taught in beginners, elementary and basic classes by Miss Marsden, assisted by amateui*skating coaches Kel- ly Vanstone and Debra Venner. The hour-long classes are held every Tuesday evening at the fiensall arena beginn- ing at 5:30 p.m. More infor- mation may be obtained by contacting Miss Marsden. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chaffe and Sally of Mitchell visited recently with Mrs. Chaffe's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Mickle, Jamie and Craig of Ayr ,spent Sunday with the former's mother Mts. Laird Mickle. Hensall Kinsmen & Kinettes '54-'84 30 years of Service to your Community Do you want the school in Hensall to close? Where will our children go? Do you wont your community to grow? ti •� If these questions concern you, your attendance is vital of the accommodation review meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, 1984 at the Hensall Public School ellififffifiltniffiffifilttEHMOWIMP "WE ARE LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER" • SUMPTUOUS SMORGASBORD — Those attending the potluck dinner and annual meeting of Hensall United Church fill their plates from a delectable variety of dishes. . 3brtfito M.ctstego one 262-2025 First PCW meeting of 1984 The Presbyterian Chur Women held their fir meeting of the year in Carm Church Monday at 2 p.m Mrs. Margaret Hoggarth w in charge of the worship an presided, opening by singin "Standing at the Portal" wi Mrs. Dorothy Taylor at th piano. Mrs. Marlene Be gave a reading "A New Yea Message. " The them "Resolutions, Our Time an Our Future" was ver capably given by Mrs Margaret Hoggarth; follow by a reading "New Yea Resolutions." Mrs. Florenc Hyde read the Scripture fro Philippians. Mrs. Kathy Be gave a reading "The Worl Has Need of You" and Mrs Winnie Skea closed the devo tional with prayer. Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, pres dent, presided and gave an in tgrestjng rbc `a, ge from study on 1'�entrat Af ica tike from the book on J ourn y o Struggle and Journey o Hope. Africa is the secon Largest continent in the world The roll call was answered b How You Spent Christmas Treasurers' reports wer given by Mrs. Kathy Bell and Mrs. Hyde. Plates are available for the Centennial The Treasurer for 1984 will be Mrs. Robert M. Bell, card and treat convener will be Mrs Kathy Bell, supply committee is Mrs. Bert Thompson and Mrs. J. Skea. The Presbyterial will be held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford on January 17 at 10:00 a.m. The theme is "0 God Our Hope for Years To Come." The annual congregational meeting will be meld on January 25 at 7:30 p.m. A pot luck lunch will be served. The meeting closed with prayer. Mrs. Alex McGregor and Mrs. Margaret HOggarth served refreshments. Seniors meet The Three Links Seniors met on Tuesday afjernoon at the local hall with vice - .president Mrs. Aldeen Volland presiding. The meeting opened by singing "0 Canada" with Mrs. Alf Ross at the piano, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Following -the roll call and minutes treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell gave the financial report. A Christmas cheque was received from the Kinsmen, which was very much appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Ross and Mrs. Elizabeth Riley and Mrs. Vera Lem mon were on the entertainment and social committee. Alf introduced Mrs. Irene Davis Who showed slides on hertrip last summer ch to Hensall,- England. The st presentation was very in - el terestwg and Alf Ross thank- • ed Mrs. Davis for her presen- as Cation. Progressive euchre d was played with six tables g playing. A social hour follow-` th ed and refreshments were e served. 11 Note: The Three Links rs Seniors are being entertained e - to dinner at Carmel d Presbyterian Church on y • Wednesday January 18 at 12:30 p.m. ed Unit 2 meets ✓ Fourteen members e answered the roll call by m "How can I make 1984 more 11 meaningful to me?" Jean d Keller chaired the meeting . and Helen McLean led in devotion. The business was discussed by Kay Mock. Unit i- 2 sets the tables for the annual meeting—.1snuary - 16. Ilk againg n March of Dimes canvass in f Hensall. , 6 f The UCW Presbyterial is in d St. John's United Church. Stratford, January 23. Hen - y sall beef barbecue is April 11. We were asked to save e Don's and Zehr cash tapes for Queensway Nursing Home. Rev. McDonald conducted . the study "Who Do You Say That 1 Am" using a film strip featuring famous paintings . and art work depicting Jesus as seen by persons throughout the world. Lunch was served by Anne Brock and Shirley McAllister. The Kippen East Women's Institute are entertaining the Hensall Three Lincs Seniors in the school -roc m of the church al 12:3C p.m. on January 18. U('W Unit 1 Unit 1 of the UCW of Heh- sall United Church met on Thursday January 12 with Kay Elder presenting the devotional. It related to Father Time and the New Year baby. Things do come to pass but the Love of God is always there. She read two stories, one was "Going Home" about an old lady and what is important to her. The second "When a Wonderful Moment Happens" was the story of a baby and the joy it brings• to a family. Kay followed this with a prayer and a hymn. The roll call was answered by the weather on our wed- ding day. Twelve members and one guest were present. Rev.. Stan McDonald capably gave the study on the study packet. All units are us- ing "Jesus Christ Means Life". Jesus asked "Who do you say i am?" Was Ile a man for children, was he meek, milk, angry, revolu- • 'tionary, or liberating? Helen Scane and Audrey Christie read articles relating to the study. A film How Jesus is seen by different peoples of the world was shown. A Question period followed. closing with a hymn and the benediction by Rev. McDonald. Margaret Consitt and Lorna Spencer served delicious refreshments. Euchre Party The Humanitarian Services Committee of the IOOF and Rebekah Lodges held a most successful Euchre Party on Thursday evening. Prize win- ners were ladies high prize, Mrs. Carter: consolation, Mrs. Hugh Hendrick. Gents high was Ray Consitt and con- solation to Alf Ross; lone hands, Stewart Blackwell. A delicious lunch was served followed by, a.• draw.. Luoky-. o wi hers: were Mrs. Regier t art Alfoss. Next euchre is plz nne for February 8. I Everyone welcome. T Carmel Presbyterian d Rev. Kenneth Knight con- j ducted the service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- I day, presenting an interesting M filmstrip on "Nigeria, I Presume." The study for the P.C.W. this year is on Africa, t therefore the film was most 5 worthwhile to everyone. Mrs. e Dorothy Taylor presided at the piano. B C a K Ch a n .ir atay+ L'.Jia<a.r441 6 means Ten of the 11 directors of Hensall Senior Citizens Homes Inc. met with the tenants of Northcrest in the building's attractive lounge Tuesday evening. (Rick McGee was the only director unable to attend). The meeting was held primarily to clear up any confusion about an increase in rent. Initial rentals of $250 for a single bedroom unit and $295 for a two-bedroom had been based on an early decision by the Huron -Perth Assessment Commission declaring the apartment building tax- exempt. This decision was reversed when the majority of units were rented by seniors who did not require subsidization of their rent. The Northcrest board of directors was informed of the changed status in October, but could take no action until receiving an assessment figure in December on which to base their overall budget. All tenants had been con- tacted by letter. As some misunderstanding and confu- sion had resulted, the Tues- day meeting was called to clarifty matters Monthly rents will increase $22.50 on single units, and $25 on' doubles. There is a very silver lin- ing, though. If the building had retained its tax-exempt rating, tenants would not have been eligible for the On- tario property tax grant for seniors, amounting to 20 per- cent of annual rent up to a maximum of #500. With no property tax, a te- nant in a single unit would have paid an annual rental of $3,000 ($250 x 12a) The $22.50 monthly increase to reflect the tax adjt.stment increases the rent to $270 per month, for a gross yearly figure of $3,270. The $500 property taxgrant reducps the annual rental to $2,7711, for a saving over 12 months of $230. Using the Fair quilt completed MH ABy auilting beeargaret wasoggheldarlh last week at the home of Mona Alderdice. The quilt is the one which tickets are being sold n -by thefyadies:•Difrision of - he Hensall Spring klaiat This guilt will be on disay at a ocation given ata later date. he quilt was up' from Mon - ay January 9 to Saturday anuary 14. _ The following is a list of adies who called in to help ona quilt: Grace Pepper, Eva McCartney, Grace 3roadfoot, Beulah McKay, lelen McKaig, Grace Adkins. andra Turner. Eleanor Col man, Gail Turner, Mattie McGregor, Marlene Bell, eatrice Richardson, Edna aldwell, Frances Kinsman, nd'Margaret Hoggarth. ippen United Church News St. Andrew's Church, Kip - pen, held their church service at 10:00 a.m. January 15, with Pastor Don Moffat in the . pulpit. Barbara Cooper presided at the organ. The ministry of music was presented by the whole con- gregation singing a delightful version of "The Lord is My 'Shepherd" as a two-part round. Pastor Moffat's ser- mon text "Sick People Need Doctors" was taken from Matthew 9:12. The sermon topic was "D'ivine Healing". January 22 will be Commu- nion Sunday and the Annual Meeting, with service at 10:00 a.m., potluck dinner at 11:30, and the Annual Meeting at 12:30. Rev. James Bechtel will preside in the pulpit along with Pastor Moffat on Sunday. Queenswav News It was another busy week at Queensway Nursing Home. Monday afternoon the week- ly bingo game , took place. Tuesday morning those residents wishing to do so tried their hand at charades and all residents taking part enjoyed it and all seemed to have a good time..Tuesday afternoon our church service was conducted by Rev. Ken- neth Knight. Wednesday morning a group of ladies got together to make chocolate chip cookies which they sampled that afternoon with other residents. The paddles the residents helped to make were brought out as well that afternoon with everyone see- ing how long they could'keep the balloons up in the air. A good time was had by all involved. Thursday morning was set aside for making crafts ac- cording to the interests. Fri- day morning, Neil Regan had a very good bowling game with a score of 188. The week ended off on Saturday even- ing with a homemade ice cream party. The best part of it all was the sampling when )t was done. IN . ! \ .• :-✓ .i! .. ` Y . SERVING — Unit 3 members Mary Brintnell (left) and Mary Kinsmen receive some of the food for the potluck dinner at the annual meeting of Hensall United Church, • rent c h�ng� same method of calculation, tenants of double units will realize a saving of $200. Some tenants were -con- cerned about security in the building. Association presi- dent Bill Fuss said the residents were resptnstble fqr the building* security, and "it will Oily be as good as you people het it\pe".. 1 When another director . ed how tie tenants' preserf' accommodation compareej with places they had lived ita previously, all agreed Northerest was an exce tionaliy good place to live. LOTS OF FOOD — Kay Elder adds another casserole to the table for the potluck dinner preceding the an- nual meeting of Hensall United Church. - SH Youth South Huron Youth for Christ was held in Brucefield school on Saturday January 7 with over two hundred in at- tendance. Director Bob Heywood chaired the first part of the rally with several choruses. Rev. John Camp- bell of Church of God, Grand Bend opened with prayer. Mrs. S. Thompson presided at the piano and favoured with a number "Brighten the Corner Where You Are." During the offering the four quiz teams took their places answering twenty questions from 2 Timothy chapter 3. The result was Zurich with tki segre,14 cond., Goderich'tlii tf t ice'' eter'fohrth. At the'February Rally they will quiz, on 2 Timothy chapter 4. As this was talent night we had a real good variety of talent. Ron Westlake, chair- man of the board presided. A d for Christ . trio of young girls from Zurich Menapite Church sang three numbers. A skit entitled "Lord I Really Love You" was acted out by Allison and Bob Dunn. A group of young children from Zurich Church sang . several numbers. Heather Gingerich -read several poems which she composed herself. Larry',H chens of Gode'iPentecostal Church \wa several numbers accompany- ing with guitar. Dianne R dle showed slides on her w this past summer Columbia. Ore close ed reoon h. ll be the skating pa ty at Zurich arena Saturday} January 28'from 7:45 to 9 p.m. followed b j' a film "Homt Run for Randy." wi Ne ' TRUST COMPANY GUARANTEED CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Representing many trust com- panies, highest -A rates usually available. For more information contact John R. Consitt at 236-4381 or 236-4560 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" * FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE •'ThCJJUM CLEANERS - (Sates & Service to Most Makes) • FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (For Farm & Business) • WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES •WOODS FREEZERS ' CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS • INSECT & FLY KILLING UNiTS (For Indoor & Outdoor Use) •GIFTS & MANY MORE ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 HENSA LL Civic Corner NOTICE OF Change of Date for Public Meeting Corporation of 'the Village of Hensall.; To discuss the proposed Town Hall Renovation project to: Thursday, January 19, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. Conference Room, Hensall & District Community Centre Heritage Day Celebrations in Henslall Monday. February 13, 1984 to commikrnorate the celebration of Ontario's Bi•Centennial, Reeve Klungel declares Monday Feb. 13, 1984 as a Civic Holiday and•aaccordingly invites all residents and friends to join in the Bi•Centennial celebration and Heritage Day proceedings. Items to be included are as follows: 2 • 5 p.m. Skating Party 5:30 p.m. Bi -Centennial flag raising, bonfire and wiener roast immediately following, Bi-Centenntal, cake, hot cider. 7:30 p.m. Council meeting including the re-enocfittent of an early 1900 council meeting. This event is sponsored by o 8i -Centennial grant received from th• e Prb• vince of Ontario to celebrate Ontario's Bi•Centennial. 1