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SERVICES VARY - Besides helping patrons find the books they are looking for, Hensall Librarian Velma
Robinson is able to offer many other related services. News Photo
At Hensall library
of jest books on shelves
If you were a patron of the
Hensall library and haven't been
in for awhile, you might be in
for a surprise. It could be a little
like stepping from the past into
the future.
"The library was previously
over there," points out librarian
Velma Robinson, indicating a
space about a quarter the size
of the present facility. "I under-
stand it was a dark dingy little
room."
The present library renovated
in August, is totally modern with
carpeted floors, excellent lighting
and the latest in library book
shelves. Mrs. Robinson feels
many Hensall area residents
are unaware of the pleasant
surroundings and the variety of
services available in the library
which is located in the village
municipal building.
First and foremost of course,
a library must have books and
approximately 5,000 volumes at,:
on the shelves. Most are'brand
new, purchased only recently
by the Huron County Library
Board which operated the Hensall
branch. But even with 5,000
books, there are many times
a patron cannot find the parti-
cular book he is looking for. By
filling out a card with the name
of the book and author and
forwarding it to the main branch
at Goderich, the book can usually
be back in Hensall in only a few
Queensw
Visitors at the Queensway
Nursing Home with Clara Fea-
therston were her sisters
Mrs. Buela Smith, Mrs. Margaret
Larson, Mrs. Belle Reid and her
brother and sister-in-law Mr. and
Mrs. Bill' Parker. '
Mrs. Shirley Prouty visited
with Lynn Latimore, Isoble
Sproat, Alex Barrett and Roy
McDonald. Mrs. Vera Brintnell
visited with Miss ,Isobel 'Brintnell
and Mrs. Mary Upshall, Mrs.
Irene. Finnlayson visited with
Mrs. Mary Parlmer, Mrs. Mary
Upshall and Mrs. Anna Dilling.
Obituary
DANIEL G. CAMERON
Daniel G. Cameron passed
away in University Hospital,
London on Tuesday, January
13th 1976 in his 28th year.
Formerly of Hensall he was ghe
son of W. J. (Doc) and Jessie
Cameron, Hensall. Surviving
besides his parents are two
sisters, Mrs. G. (Betty) Osbit-
seh. London; Mrs. Barry (Chris)
Morlock, Crediton. Brother Bill,
London and grandparents Mr.
and Mrs. W. Rees, Hamilton.
Funeral service was held at the
Bunt hron Funeral Chapel on
1'rtdav January 16 at 2 p.m. with
tic‘‘ . W. U. Jarvis officiating.
c , ',nation followed 'with burial
iu Matn!.nid Cemetery. Seaforth.
days. If required, a request can
even go beyond the boundaries
of the Huron system as all county
and area libraries co-operate and
inter -loan books.
Mrs. Robinson finds western
novels are most popular with men
and boys while light romance
seems to attract the ladies. The
librarian selects books for the
local branch from the central
supply four times a year, trying
to pick out the books most suited
to local interests.
In addition to standard books,
recorded books for those with
sight difficulties are available
as well as braille books. A large
selection of films are available for
groups or clubs, mostly 16 mm.
These must be ordered in ad-
vance from the main branch.
Newspapers and magazines
are on the shelves for visitors to
read but most patrons don't
use the library as a reading
room. The exception is the
student as Mrs. Robinson says
many come to the library to work
with numerous reference books
readily available.
Mrs. Robinson has been
librarian at Hensall since Nove-
mber when she took over from
Margaret Ingram who retired.
She states there are about 200
members holding cards, a low
number considering there is
no charge to belong. The library
is open from two to five and
ay visitors
Mrs. Ada Smillie was visited by
her son Clarence.
Mr. Katz of Exeter visited his
daughter Miss Aleida Katz,
Dorothy Prouty and Mrs. Mc-
Donald visited Roy McDonald,
Chester and Ilia Dunn and
Charlie and Hazel Snell visited
with Vera Lammie, Roy Mc-
Donald, Louise Mitchell and
Adeline Kraft. Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Klopp also visited Mrs.
Kraft, Mrs. Mary Upshall had
her • daughter -in-laws Margaret
and Betty Upshall and grand-
children Danny and Trudy and
brother James McDougall.
Rev. Glenn Wright of Exeter
conducted ' church service,
Thursday with Louise Mitchell
accompanying at the piano.
Unit 4 of Hensall United church
entertained the residents with
bingo on , Monday directed by
Mrs. Earl Rowe. Mrs. Laird
Mickle entertained with piano
music.
Tom Peters of Port Alice B.C.
is visiting with his mother Mrs.
Fred Peters and also with his
father Mr. Peters who is a
patient in Wingham Hospital
where he is recuperating fol-
lowing a heart attack.
John Petty had the misfortune
to fall on the icy street and
dislocate his shoulder and is
convalescing in. St. Joseph's
Hospital, London.
Mrs. Joyce Lee is a patient in
Wingham Hospital.
seven to nine on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, seven to nine on
Friday and two to five on Satur-
day. A handy bookmark listing
the library hours is available
when patrons take books out.
If you live in the. Hensall area,
why not drop in at the new library
in the municipal building and pick
up some good books for stay-at-
home nights this winter.
NEW LIBRARIAN - Velma Robinson, appointed Hensall Librarian
in November, is seen busy at her desk. News Photo
Council approves division
for i 2 new buildings lots
At a special session of Hensall
village council Monday night,
a division of Lots in block D and
E into 12 residential lots was
approved by council. The area in
question is immediately north of
the Bendix No. 2 mobile home
plant in the town's north end.
George Endlefinger of London
is the developer. Clerk Bob Heil
said Endlefinger will now require
approval of the land division
committee. An agreement' for
services will be drawn up with
the town before a building permit
is issued, he said. Council agreed
the plant was aesthetically
pleasing.
Council tabled an application
by Gerrie Glen of Dungannon
for approval of a 12 unit apart-
ment building to the rear of the
village post office. The building
will be two and a half stories with
three floors, one in the basement.
Council requested more informa-
tion from the developer.
Discussion of proposed storm
sewers for the village was can-
celled when the village consult-
ant, B.M. Ross of Goderich,
was not able to attend the meet-
ing due to inclement weather.
A future date of January 27 was
set for the meeting.
Council also agreed to draw
up specifications for the calling
of tenders for renovations to the
upstairs of the Hensall municipal
Hensall atoms
In a recent Western Ontario
Athletic Association minor game,
the Hensall atoms scored a close
4-3 victory over Zurich.
A late second period goal by
Scott Jesney enabled the Hensall
youngsters to comeup with the
close decision.
Captain Ron Lavery was the
top scorer for the winners with a
two goal effort. He also added
an assist.
The other Hensall marker
came from the stick of Danny
Reid on a pass from Brian Ste-
wart. Also getting a Hensall
assist was Scott Ingram.
Paul Johnston was best for
Zurich with a two goal per-
formance. Adding the odd goal
was Dean Armstrong. Picking
up an assist for the losers was
Paul Overholt.
building. The area was proposed
as office space for the local
firm of Wright -Grant. Clerk Bob
Heil said that if the tenders
received were too high, council
may not proceed with the project.
A look at estimated revenue over
a two year period will be com-
pared to the costs.
It was announced that a special
meeting of the Hensall Minor
Athletic Committee would be held
at the Hensall arena at eight
o'clock February 10.
Village clerk speaks
on sewage system
The Hensall Women 's Institute
met Wednesday evening January
14, 1976. The meeting opened in
the usual fashion. Mrs. Jessie
McAllister standing in for Presi-
dent Hilda Payne who is holi-
daying, greeted everyone.
The roll call was answered by
the value of being a W.I. memb-
er. Correspondence included a
letter from the South Huron W.I.
secretary Mrs. Ballantyne. Mrs.
Marion McCurdy took the opp-
ortunity to thank the W.I. for
sponsoring the two 4-H clubs
on behalf of all the girls'
mothers. The leaders for this club
were Joyce Pepper, Belva Fuss,
and Betty Simmons.
The rest of the business consis-
ted of plans for the card party to
be held in February. Barb Mc-
Curdy, guest entertainer, then
played a piano selection. Mr.
Robert Heil, municipal clerk was
the guest speaker. He brought
copies of the bylaws and maps
indicating the site of the proposed
sewers now under construction.
Mr. Heil discussed the new water
rates and answered a variety of
questions.
Joyce Pepper gave a report of
the 4-H Achievement Day held
at Brucefield School. Twelve
girls belonging to the Kneaded
Seven and the Dough Dos rec-
eived a certificate of complet-
ion. The new leaders of the next
project will be Joyce Pepper,
Bev Moir and Cheryl Riley.
Kippen
(intended for last week)
Kippen East Women's Inst-
itute held a successful euchre in
the Legion Hall January 8.
Prizes were won by Greta Erb,
Women' High; Nellie Riley,
Lone Hands; Grace Peck, Low
Scorer; Mike Connolly, Men's
High; Harvey Jacobi, Lone
Hands; Earl Papple, Low Score.
Lucky draws,- Cheryl Riley
Ind Mrs. Volland. Lunch was
served by the centre group.
Another euchre is being planned
for February.
THE 111TH
ANNUAL MEETING
of the
Zurich Agricultural Society
will be held in the
Hay Township Halls. Zurich
on
Monday, January 26
8 P.M. SHARP