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Times-Advocate, 1983-04-13, Page 11r x4 The government of Canada has lnrired the financing of this project Le gouvernement, du Canada assure le tinancement de ce projet SOD -TURNING CEREMONY -- Hensall Senior Housing Inc. committee chairman Bill Fuss (left), CMHC representative Herm passer and village reeve Harry Klungel turn sod to officially mark the beginning of construction of a 22 -unit apartment complex for seniors iii Hensall. Apartment construction begun •■1 1 . • witn soa-turning ceremony A mountain of paperwork has culminated in a deep hole in the ground. The footings are in, the first step in the con- struction of a 22 -unit apart= • ment building in Hensall for seniors. A dream is becoming a reality through the work and cooperation of the federal government and represen- tatives of surrounding townships. bankers, ar- chitects, construction com- panies and many more: all coordinated by the 11 -member ;Hensall Senior Citizens Housing Incor- porated committee. Those wtjo had. worked diligently oq•the project were on hand td take part in a ceremony dn Monday when committee chairman Bill Fuss, Hensall reeve- Hairy Klungel and CMHC represen- tative for the Kitchener area Herman Posser wielded shovels in a symbolic gesture to formally mark the beginn-. ing of construction. • After committee member Jim McGregor gave a brief outline of the project's history, other dignitaries add- ed their comments. MPP Jack Riddell, Tucker'smith reeve Bob Bell, Hay township reeve Lionel Wilder, Stanely reeve Paul Steckte (also representing Huron County warden Grant Sterling) and Usborne's depu- ty reeve Margaret Hern all promised continued support. Klungel singled out the village's. clerk -treasurer 13e1- ty Oke for special commenda- tion, and in his remarks Fuss specifically thanked fellow committee member (and councillor) Irene Davis, in- surance agent Don Joynt, Hensall Bank of Montreal manager Eric Luther and the Hensall council. Others who made fitting remarks were. CMHC rep Herm Posser, architect Car- son Woods, Jay Parry representing Canada Life Mortgage Services Ltd. and Hensall U.C. minister Stan McDonald. Carmel Presbyterian Churchpastor Ken Knight prayed for God's blessings on the project, and those who will eventually live there. Mrs. Bertha M Phone 262.4025 4,1 Council hears garbage complaint Members of Hensall council voiced their Concerns over improper dumping al the Hensall landfill site. after works superintendent. I)on Towton, informed them of complaints by neighbours ad- - jacent to the site of blowing garbage. In his report to council. Towton expressed his concern over the amount of blowing garbage that. is presently floating in the creek at the site. "if the ministry of environ - meal carne out and saw the site I'm afraid they would close it down with all that • sluff in the creek," he said. Councillor • Richard • Packham. who inspected the dump. told council that he had found irregularities in the separation of garbage going into the dump. , "The only concern I have is that there was household gar- bage dumped where the steel Bowling The ladies' division of a howling tournament span- ' sored by the Zurich and district businessmen was played on Sunday afternoon at the Town and Country Lanes. The men will be com- peting for the next `two Sundays. Donors of prizes for the ladies were A and 13 Printing, Norm's Smoked Fish, St. Joseph's Store, Tastynu Bakery, Bayview Tavern, Westlake Insurance. Fisher's Abattoir, Village Flowers. Pepsi Cola. Tenderspot, Bank of Montreal and Tony and Marlene Bedard. rA lot of people call life "The Survival of the Fittest". You know, a lot of people are right. k' r�rnrrr,xnrort e should be" he said referring - to dumping practices by an unnamed operator. Reeve Harry Klungel told council thin it should be the responsibility of the operator to clean up the creek and that he should be made aware of proper dumping -procedures. "ff you don't keep it, up r the. "landfill site) it can becomea problem," e. councillor Packham added. Council will continue to monitor the situation. Towton also informed coup, cil that there will be con- siderable cost in erecting new "no parking" signs in the community. Ile explained ,that the cost of erecting signs in the arena area is $243. "That's only the beginning" he said. "That's just no park- ing signs for almost -three blocks." Council agreed to continue the work with the signs. Councillor Irene Davis, of the hook committee set up to put out a historical hook about Hensall for the centennial year. requested that council consider a possible loan to the project to help cover costs. Although figures were not available, an estimated $270.()could cover the publishing of 1000 books. However, Mrs. Davis explained that the book is in the planning stages. making iI impossible to give an exact figure. She also ask- ed council to consider funding the project with profits to go to the town. Reeve Harry Klungel told' council that the centennial committee has declined to pay for the book. Ile felt that the decision was based on the amount of work already in the hands of the commiltr a on other centennial events. "i think it is important that the town sponsor the book and if any profit is made it goes back to the village." Council will consider both proposals in conjunction with the planned budget. Briefs Bylaw enforcement officer Herman Van Wieren reported 38 parking violations for March with 25 of those paid up to date. Ile told council that many of the violations were issued to village residents. Hensall council supported a request from the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce ask- ing for support and participa- tion in events during the On- tario Sandcastle Competition to be held August 20 and 21. Council will advise local groups of the possibility of participating in the parade of s} onsoring groups to enter the sandcastle competition. Council agreed to authorize advertising space in a special booklet being prepared for the Seaforth and District Com- munity Centres official open- ing on June 4. A request by Tuckersmith township for a grant to help reduce its proposed •Recrea- lion Centre deficit of $55.742.00 will be considered when council sets its budgets. In 1982 council gave the Tuckersmith a $600 grant bas- ed on usage of 1.67 percent of the total registered al the centre. Youth for Christ holds monthly rally Times -Advocate, April 13, 1983 Page I I Amber Rebekahs celebrate 34th anniversary The Three Links Seniors are invited to he guests of the Dashwood Good Companions Monday, April 18 at 8 p.m. in the community centre, Dashwood. Rebekahs observe birthday Amber Rebekah Lodge members celebrated their thirty-fourth birthday on Wednesday evening when they partook of a delicious dinner at Carmel Presbyterian Church at which time the District Depu- ty President of Huron District no. 23 Sister Alice Bowen and members of the Pride of Huron lodge. Exeter were guests. The regular meeting follow- ed at the lodge hall with No- ble Grand Margaret Consitt presiding assisted by Vice Grand Margaret Upshall. Mrs. Alice Bowen D.D.P. was presented to the lodge by Ber- tha MacGregor Jr. P.MG. and was received by the No- ble Grand Mrs. Margaret Consitt and was given a corsage. • Mrs. Ruby Bell reported for the finance committee, Mrs. Marg Upshall reported for the visiting. committee and ' treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Cor- bett gave the financial report. An invitation was received to the open crouse for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett, . and to Rebekah members for Ladies night April 27.. Happy birth- day was extended to' Mrs. Ruby Bell, Mrs: Sharon Love and Mrs. Gladys Coleman. Members were reminded of the District meeting at Pride of Huron Lodge; Exeter April 13 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Bowen, D.D.P., spoke to the members, con- gratulating them on their work and 'on 'What It' Means To Be A Rebekah." Following the closing of lodge •Mrs. Evelyn • McBeath ` played - a -medley-of songs, after which a social hour was enjoyed. Mrs. Bowen cut the anniver- sary cake, which was served with ice cream by the social committee. . U.C.W. meets Unit 2 of the U.C.W. of Hen- sall United Church met on Monday evening with Jean Wareing chairing the meeting. Thirteen ladies answered the roll call with. "What Does Easter Mean To You?" Helen McLean gave the devotional usi' the. 16th chapter of St: Mark as her scripture. in the business invitations were. read from Exeter U.C.W. Kippen U.C.W.: and Elimville U.C.W. Members were reminded that they entertain a Queensway Nursing Home in May and also.put flowers in the church for May. • Plans were made for the Corbett an- niversary open house and the beef barbeque was discussed. Grace Drummond gave a talk on Rural Development in Nepal which is one of the poorest countries in the world. She told about Norman Holburke, an agriculturalist from Ontario, who has been working there. . The meeting closed with the benediction followed by an ar- ticle named "The Padded Cross". A delicious lunch was served by Wilma Munn and Be trice Richardson. Unit .1 of Hensall U.C.W. met on Monday evening with Mrs. Reta Scholl presiding and opened with a poem When is the Time for Prayer?" The poem indicated any time or any place would be appropriate for prayer. After singing a hymn and prayer, The Devotional was taken by Rela Scholl reading from four different articles. Following the roll call answered by A,Green Thunib Tip, the offering was receiv- ed. Mrs. Audrey Joynt had the study, The Revolution and Paradise in the South Seas. by • R. C. Plant. The Church gave leadership to the government, but all islands were not and are not governed the same. They do believe in the extend- ed family, grandparents, parents, awns and uncles all share, so there is no hunger. Audrey Christie was in charge of the business. The meeting closed with the benediction. Mary Buchanan and. Marg Consitt served a spring -time lunch. Unit 4 of the U.C.W. Hen- sall United Church *net on. Thursday with Mrs. Nan Brit- ton presiding and opened with an Easter poem "Renewal", followed by a hymn and prayer. Mrs. Hazel Luther gave . two Easter Poems. Twenty-one members and two visitors answered the roll call. Fourty-three visits were made to sick and shut-ins dur- ing the past month. Mrs. Nellie Riley was hostess .for the meeting and received the offering. Mrs. Shirley Luther very ably presented the Easter message. She spoke on the Crucifixionand Resurrection referring to the 24th chapter of Luke and told of Jesus' suf- feringand death on the Cross and the events leading up to Calvary, then the joy and the Resurrection of our Lord and what it has meant to the whole world and it's great promise to the people. Invitations were received from Exeter U.C.W., April 18: Kippen, May 10 and. Elim- ville, May 26 at 8 p.m. . Mrs. Britton spoke of the Passion Flower and referred to Jesus' crucifixion. A social hour followed. Lunch commit- tee in charge was Mrs. Mary Roobol, Mrs. Gladys Coleman and Mrs: Mary Alexander. Youth for Christ • South Huron Youth for - Christ held their monthly ral- ly ally on Saturday -at Brucefield school with a large .atten- dance. Director Bob Heywood was in charge and. opened .with several Easter choruses and prayer. The three area quiz teams then quizzed on 20 questions from 1 Timothy 5: the Zurich team getting the highest score. At the May ral-. ly they will quiz on 1 Timothy 6; this is the final, also the last indoor rally. , Mrs. Kevin Parker sang a beautiful solo, "To God be the Glory." The young people from Crediton Used Church called Soul u'r.vivors presented an Easter play call- ed "The Denial." This was followed by a film entitled Night Song which was a very impressive challenged to young people. The May meeting will be • held at the school May 7. Speaker will be George - !lesson from Ailsa Craig. He is an Aral) born in Bethlehem: come and hearhis testimony. There will also be quizzing and special music. Bring your family and - friends. Easter Thank -Offering The Easter Thank -Offering of the WMS of Carmel church was held on Monday evening when Rev. Barbara Laing of Dashwood was the guest speaker. *spoke on "What Is Easter and What Does It Mean in. Your Life?" This was an interesting and challenging address. Mrs. Dorothy Taylor was in charge of the meeting and opened with an Easter -story "God's Love" follo\ved by prayer. Scripture passages were read by Jean Snell, Marg l loggarth and Mrs. Faber. Mrs. Edith Bell was pianist for the evening. Mrs. Blanche Dougall and Mrs. Edith 13e11 sang two duets. Take My Hands in Thine ,and Jesus Paid it An, accompanied by Mrs: Dorothy, Taylor. The roll call was answered with an Easter verse. Mrs. Kathy Bell gave • the treasurer's re,)or) The an- nual birthday party will be held on Monday June 13 when Miss Carol Erb will be the guest speaker. The Ladies' Aid meeting followed with an Easter reading and prayer by Mrs. Dorothy Taylor. Mrs. Ilyde gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Marlene Bell read a let- ter from Mrs. , Gloria Mousseau and gave the card and flower report. Following the business Mrs. Taylor clos- ed with prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ruby Bell and Mrs. Marlene Bell. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Orville Web- ber have returned tp their home after spending the winter months in Florida. Mr. Earl Kinsman who recently underwent surgery in University Hospital. Lon- don is improving. The family of Mr. and Mrs. John Corbett are entertaining at an Open House in the Fellowship Hall of Ifensall United Church on Sunday April 17 from 2-4 p.m. in honour of their Fiftieth Wed- ding Anniversary. Mrs. Gordon Troyer return- ed to her home last week after receiving treatment in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Mr. Charles Mickle return- ed to his home in Hamilton after spending a week's vaca- tion visiting with his mother, Mrs Laird Mickel. Laura Mary Sararas was baptized in Mt. Carmel Church last Sunday by Father - Joseph Nelligan. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sararas, Hensall and family and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nolan anti family at- tended and enjoyed a family ,.1; ..s.:+41 .,I AMBER REBEKAHS, HENSALL -- District Deputy President of District 23 Alice Bowen (centre) made her official annual visit to the Hensall Rebekahs. With her at the head table before dinner in Carmel Presbyterian Church are Noble Grand Margaret Consist (left) and Vice Grand Margaret Upshall. Hensall Church news A Gospel hymn Sing open- ed the service on Sunday mor- ning`at the United Church when the congregation joined in.singing some of the old beloved hymns. Mr. McDonald's theme for the service was on Love: He spoke on the subject "Love My Enemies, What.Abont My Friends." basing his thoughts on 1 Corinthians 13. Pat Cook greeted the wor- shippers and the ushers were John McAllister, David Rowcliffe, Randy Parker, and Jim Parsons. The choir, under the direction of Marlen Nagegaat, sang the very beautiful hymn -anthem - 'Praise to God, Whose Words Once Spoken" by Hughs to the . Rhondda tune. The children's story was A Rocky Story when Mr. Mclionald brought different kinds of rocks from his brown paper bag in his story of how great God really is. The flowers al the front of the church were placed to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mrs. Inez McEwan by her family Harry, Donna and Gerry Smith. The congregation were reminded that the Youth Choir from Wesley -Knox United Church inLondun will be presenting their Cantata Lord, I Believe. next Sunday at the morning service. This outstanding youth' choir is under the direction of John Chalmers of the University of Western Ontario Music Department: The Junior Hi Group en- joyed an evening of recrea- tion at the school on Friday evening under the leadership of Murray Wareing. Presbyterlan Church news Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted worship in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day speaking on the subject Gambling in The Gospel. Mrs. Dorothy Taylor presided at the organ. The Bells of. St. Marys will be featured in a musical evening on Sunday May 15 at 7:30 p.m. A joint meeting of the Kirk Sessio,ns will beheld in Caven Church, Exeter on Wednesday,. April 13, at 8:00 o.m. dinner at the home of Gerry and Gayle Sararas in Exeter. Hensall native W. Murdoch Stewart passed away. in March, in Nixa. Missouri. following a long illness. 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