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Times-Advocate, 1979-03-14, Page 17Hensall embarks on tree planting, ball diamond suffers loss of grant In amovethat’s in keeping with the time of the year, Hensall council agreed Mon­ day to support a tree plan­ ting program. Approaching council with the idea was works superintendent Gary Max­ well who said the village had been losing a substantial number of trees in recent years due to the installation of storm and sanitary sewers. Maxwell said he noticed Exeter was participating in a program where the ministry of transportation and communications would subsidize a municipality 50 percent on the cost of the trees provided they were . placed on town property in front of a residence that had requested a tree. The trees would be made available on a first come, first serve basis Maxwell stated. Reeve Harold Knight said a program which operated in the village a number of years ago proved to be highly successful. When it came down to cost, councillor Harry Klungel said a tree might cost in the range of $20. Council passed a resolu­ tion calling for the purchase of 20 trees. Maxwell said he would contact his Exeter counter­ part to find out the details of the program. Tighter restrictions on Wintario grants have caused a reassessment in the es­ tablishment of a new ball diamond for Hensall. Clerk-treasurer Betty Oke said ministry of culture and recreation officials told her no funds for capital expen­ ditures would be available this year. Oke said members of the softball club which play in the Exeter and area men’s recreational softball league had approached the parks board with regards to secur­ ing Wintario funds for the diamond. The only source of govern­ ment funds which could be available would be a 25 per­ cent subsidy under the com- munity centres grant program but this program will be out of funds for the next year and a half Oke stated. According to Knight, the new community centre is in good financial shape with between $20,000 - $25,000 remaining to be raised local­ ly. Knight said the amount raised so far was actually more than what had been originally expected but that some extra items had been purchased at the time so as to qualify for Wintario fun­ ding. The fund raising com­ mittee is getting ready to swing back into operation and “has done a fantastic job,” the Reeve said. A minor problem which the arena is experiencing is the appearance of a black film which adheres to any plastic item. Councillor Paul Neilands, a member of the parks board, said it’sbelieved the film is a result of a chemical reaction between the insula­ tion and cement bricks. He said the problem is not serious and is under in­ vestigation. Councillor Klaas Van Wieren said the problem chould be a result of static electricity. “Do we have to pay this?” was the reaction of Harry Klungel to the 1979 levy from the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority. Klungel said Hensall was- one of the communities which derived little benefit from the authority. Laughing, Knight replied the village was getting its monies worth with the large amount of water which flow­ ed into Black Creek from the village's new storm sewer system. The levy this year is $2,570 compared to last year’s figure of $2,494. Council authorized the payment of $35,083.44 to Omega Contractors for the storm sewer work. Oke said the village has paid $300,000 of the $380,000 total cost to the contractor. She said the company will be returning to complete work on the installation of catch basins and the restora­ tion of roads. Large trucks travelling on the village’s side streets have caused much damage and have necessitated a designated truck route, Klungel told council. He said the village has no half load limits on the side streets and that the matter should be looked into. Knight said prior to the next council meeting, coun­ cil should tour through the village and note any problems. The matter came up for discussion during the ap­ proval of road subsidies from transportation and communications. Thevillage will apply to the ministry for $125,000 which includes storm sewer con­ struction and road maintenance. In other business, council: Filed a resolution from the township of Hinchin- brooke which called for Win- tario funds to be used for health care and education. Knight summed up council’s feelings when he said “Health care and education are too important to be at illgH Sa fj:? I imes - Advocate Serving South Huron, North Middlesex & North Lambton Since 1873 PEACHES IS WILLINGrZJ.C’.'Z- .'.".'-‘-‘.‘‘3 — Referees Russ Evon, Charlie Glenn and Steve Glenn tell Peaches they don't need any extra help before Sunday's game in Lucan. The three officials were in charge of a contest between CFPL Team 10 and the Lucan Lions House League Gang. _ T-A photo Make several donations Tuckersmith okays tender Tuckersmith Township council awarded the contract for gravelling township roads Tuesday to Sandy Contracting Company Limited, Goderich. The contract, the lowest of three tenders, was for $32,290 for 16,000 cubic yards on the roads and 1,000 yards stock­ piled. Allan Nicholson, superintendent, said employees have been repairing washouts on roads throughout the township following the recent rains and warmer weather. Joe Gibson, RR 2 Seaforth, was appointed weed inspector’ for the township. He is the weed inspector for the County of Huron. I Council approved grants for the following who have requested them (amount of grant given last year in brackets): Seaforth Agricultural Society ($100) $125; Hensail-South Huron Agricultural Society ($100) $125; Huron Central Agricultural Society ($100) $125; Huron Plowmen’s Association ($50) $50; Salvation Army (25) $25; Mental Health Association road road busy University for a three-day course in May. refused: Huron •CUPANDSAVEI nrical Sonintv. * » . . > ( I i i i i ■ I 1 i i■ i I i ■iI ■ i i I i i i ■ a a a a a a a ($25) $25, all 4-H members in Tuckersmith, $4 per member, same as last year. Three groups asking for grants were 1 County Historical Society, HuronCountry Playhouse and « Blyth Centre for the Arts. Council discussed the cost of building permits with the possibility of increasing the rates but decided to leave them the same for this year. Council accepted the resignation of Lawrence Young, the janitor at Vanastra Recreation Centre. An - advertisement will be placed in the local paper for a replacement. Road superintendent Allan Nicholson was authorized to attend the C. S. Anderson road school at Guelph Hensall United Church Rev. T. Garnet Husser conducted service in Hensall United Church on Sunday. There sermon was on “Jesus Is Lord.” The choir under the direction of Mrs. Marianne McCaffrey sang “Praise Ye The Lord,” Dr. Ralph Topp presided at the organ, Prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday.j ■ i i ■ - ■a a i i i i i * « « > i i a a a a a a a a a Whalen By MRS. HAMILTON HODGINS Congratulations are in order this week. Mr. & Mrs. MacLeod Mills are the proud grandparents of their first granddaughter Mr. & Mrs, Bruce Mills, London became the proud parents of a baby girl Sunday morning, Weekend visitors with Mr, & Mrs. MacLeod Mills were Cpl. & Mrs. Don Davies, Port Lambton and Mr. &. Mrs. Orville Davies, Guelph, Mr, & Mrs. Larry Hern visited this weekend in Toronto with Mr. &Mrs,Bob McLellan. They will be wringing Sandra’S grand­ mother McLellan, vith them, vacationing Mr. St ’arkinson, ___ _________ vith Mr.&M'rs.Earl French, lunday, Mrs. Lillian Ilderton home She has been in Vancouver. Mrs. Wayne Exeter visited BON TEMPI 129.95 BON TEMPI 495.00 ORCANA 495.00 THOMAS 1395.00 THOMAS 1695.00 THOMAS 1995.00 THOMAS 2495.00 THOMAS 3995.00 H All Organs Complete with Bench, 5 Year Warranty. Headphone Jack. Many features that only 'Thomas Organs have. MUST BE SEEN AND HEARD Feel Free To Drop In While These Special Prices Prevail, Or Phono 235-0771 Any Time For Appointment. Put on your dash. Typical prices ; at the pump j Gallons ; Litres A price of: 'becomes: 81.9 82.9 83.9 84.9 85.9 86.9 87.9 88.9 89.9 90.9 91.9 "92.9 93.9 94.9 95.9 96.9 97.9 98.9 99.9 100.9 101.9 102.9 103.9 104.9 105.9 106.9 107.9 108.9 109.9 110.9 111.9 112.9 113.9 COMPLIMENTS OF r i I ORGANS Chsed Wednesdays, Open Frl. Till 7 PM 429 Main St., Exeter 235-2522 the whims of a lottery.” Received a report from Knight on his attendence at the Ontario Municipal Elec­ trical Association annual convention. Instructed the works superintendent to fill up the fire pits which have not been filled, in the village. Authorized the attendance of five members of council at an economic development seminar to be held in Goderich on March 28. Received the balance from the province for the community planning study grant in the amount of $2,- 905.00 for the village’s secondary plan. The amount is now payable to the county planning department. Authorized the attendance of the works superintendent at the C.S. Anderson Road School in the maths and metric course. Learned the village has been invited to the September 1980 session of Huron county council. Met in-camera with Lucknow developer Gerry Glenn to discussplansfor his proposed development in the village. Learned dog catcher Wilma Hoffman had acted on two complaints but had been unable to catch the offending canines. Reacting to a statement from Van Wieren about the number of dogs which seem to be pre­ sent, Knight quipped “spr­ ing has sprung them”. Were told by Oke that an unaudited review of the village’s financial statement shows the village should have a 1978 surplus of $33,- 000. Oke said “All in all, I think we did quite well on the budget,” Will invite Floyd Jenkins of the Perth Regional Assessment Commission to a special meeting of council to discuss proposed assess­ ment changes, Learned from building in­ spector Herman Van Wieren building permits totalling $10,800 had been authorized during the month of February, Granted the South Huron Agricultural Society $175 which is $25 more than 1978. Times-Advocate, March 14, 1979 SWITZERLAND COMES TO USBORNE — Students of Usborne Central School learned much about one of the smallest countries in Europe as Anton Lendi of the Swiss consulate in Toronto visited the school Wednesday. With Lend! is Jeff Miller who is dressed in the native costume of the Swiss canton Appenzell while Jeff Coward wears the dress of the canton Uri. T-A photo CHECKING MAIL BOXES — Kindergarten students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Separate School visited the Crediton Post Office Monday morning. Above, Postmaster John Stewart shows Wanda McCann, Aimee Glavin and Leona Glavtn their parents' mall box slots on RR 2, Crediton. T-A photo iI -■ ' f > I 4 ■- & ■. A-.r- ■ 1 1 4'1J fa ' I f |fa’ • 1 I 1 Ij F t -- 1 I L IS PROGRESSING Thanks for your patience during our renovations. The work is progressing smoothly and we should be done soon. Meanwhile, we're open in our temporary location. 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