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Times-Advocate, 1986-12-10, Page 32Council promises to hire school crossing guard A happy delegation left the Hensall enough interest, and the matter would council chambers op Monday night, be implemented, though he was not taking with them Use promise a school sure how, was greeted with applause. crossing guard will be hired to escort Anne McMillan, owner of the coin childten attending Hensall Public laundry, alsoreceived satisfaction. School safely across Highway 84. She wanted the assurance the street Spokesman Kim Genttner had in front of the laundry would beclean- presented councillors with a petition , ed in reasonable time after snowfalls, containing over 200 names and letters as the business opened at 6:00 a.m. ' of support from the Hensall Kinettes Works superintendent John Baker ex - and the Block Parents. plained that an equipment breakdown Genttner had researched the had prevented him from clearing the matter, and found that provision of snow around the laundry early in the crossing guards was a municipal morning after the previous storm, but responsibility since the school patrols he had been at work that morning had been disbanded about 10 years before the laundry opened. ago. She estimated a guard would be He said Reid's restaurant also needed for two -and -one-half hours opened at 6:00 a.m. and he couldn't be each school day, and had ascertain- in two places at once, but "we try, and ed that Exeter currently pays their will try all winter". guard $5.40 per hour, while Clinton's Gerry Glenn, attended the meeting annual bill for four crossing guards is to ask if an apartment could be built $3,685. with access below ground level. Mrs. Genttner suggested that a Building inspector Herman Van neutral authority such as the OPP be Wieran pointed out that all new given the responsibility of deciding buildings must allow free access to where to station a crossing guard. She the handicapped. He told Glenn to alga suggested that the job be given bring in a set of plans to see if they to one of the part-time arena met all requirements. employees. • Council then turned to the matter of Reeve Jim Robinson's, comment repairs and renovations to the town that the delegates had demonstrated hall. Robinson asked that a notice of HARD TO BELIEVE — Pam Mallette is very surprised when she draws the name of her husband as winner of $25 in the fourth week of the Kinette's draw. The second winner this time was Jim Sangster. Look- ing on is Kinette Bonnie Rowcliffe. • WINNING TICKET — Bill Carlile (left) helped Kinsman Bryan Fink draw the December winner. Betty Oke wins $500. ..'.." Zmieb Parc Sebool • exciting! Grades five to eight walk to the arena for an hour each week. Kindergarten to grade four go at 2:15. The grade seven and eight students tie the skates for Kindergarten to grade four students before we come back to the school. .it is enjoyable to go skating. It also is good exercise and a good chance to get to know other people better. On November 20 Janet Foster came to our school to talk about Arctic life. She showed us slides of where she went on her trip to the North. She has written several books for children. The one she is working on now is en- titled "Journey to the top of the World." She said it would probably be out by the end of the year, so be look- ing for it. On Wednesday, November 26, the students in our school had the day off. The teachers spent the morning evaluating our progress ( report cards) and in the afternoon they had special workshops. it's that time of the year again. On December 5 we get our first term reports. Everyone hopes for straight ' A"s. This year in volleyball the Birds won with 26 points. in second place were the Animals with 24 points. Try- outs for the boys' and girls' teams were on the 24th of November. Prac- tice will take place until December 5 when the boys go to McCurdy Public School and the girls go to Exeter Public School for the tournaments. The grade seven and eight students have been studying the Vikings. This month we finished reading our booklets and collecting information. We also wrote a book about the ,Vik- ings. We then gave a presentation to our class. When we were done we all learned a lot about the Vikings and how they lived. 1t was very exciting and interesting. We really enjoyed it. On November 12 there was a new student added to grade seven. Her name is Susan Towton. She came from Lloydminister ( Saskatchewan and Alberta ) it is a border city. She is 11 years old. Welcome to our class, Susan! On behalf of the staff and students of Zurich Public School, we would like to wish everyone on the staff of the Times Advocate and their readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Kindergarten This month we have been talking about how the pioneer children lived long ago and comparing how we live now. in our classroom we tried sewing mittens. Also we tried making corn husk dolls. Our class also got to go to the Lambton Museum. There were lots of things to do there. We especial- ly liked dipping and decorating the candles. All of us agreed that it was hard work in pioneer times. Grade one and two — This month our classroom was studying the pioneers. We have watched filmstrips about pioneer life in Canada and how they came here. We made a booklet about pioneers in the shape of a log cabin. Our class. as well as some others, travelled to the Lambton Museum, where we learned about "Pioneer Christmas-. Also at the Museum we went to the chapel and sang some Christmas carols. We liked our trip very much. (:rade three and four — On November 19 Kindergarten to grade three travelled to the Lambton Museum to learn about the pioneers. There were many activities here to do. One was toymaking and the toys were made out of wood. We enjoyed our visit to the museum. (:rade five and six — This month our class did the Remembrance Day assembly on November 11. We read poems about what we should remember about our families and friends who went to war. We also did a play about an old man who was silting in his rocking chair watching TV. Suddenly he saw a boy who looked like his grandson when he was younger. Then all at once the boy recited "In Flanders Fields". The man got up and thanked him for remembering. Our class also read the names of the men and women who were former students of Zurich Public School and later went to war. We sang many sons having to do with Remem- brance i)ay such as "In Handers r'ields" and "Strangest Dream'. We will never forget the people who went to war. On November 17 a new girl came to our class. Her name is Melanie Bren- neman and she is in grade five. Grade seven and eight - - Skating is motion moved by Cecil Pepper end seconded by Irene Davis accepting the lowest tender of $60,000 submitted by Brad Mousseau be held in abeyance until a public meeting, is called to get public feeling before a decision is made to go ahead with the work. (The other tender, received from Percy Bedard and Doug Geof- frey, asked for $61,124.) Davis defended the property com- ttnittee's action, saying "we are in authority to know what is best for the town". She said the extra space was urgently needed, and $30,000 of the cost had been put into the 1986 budget without raising taxes. Councillor Butch Hoffman said the community was now working together, and "we can destroy that". He said many Hensall residents felt council was committed to calling a public meeting before going ahead. Robinson said that had always been his intention. A public meeting will be held in the council chambers on Fri- day, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. HEDARC trying to get more land The Hensall Economic Develop- ment Review Committee and economic development officer Inge Mowat have been actively exploring ways to bring more industry to the village, and provide more residential land for future citizens. A letter from HEDARC chairman Harry Klungel informed council that the committee had decided the tract of land in the northwest corner of the village offered the most attractive possibility for future residential development. Merlin Bender, who owns the abattoir and adjacent land in this area, was invited to a recent HEDARC meeting. Bender'indicated he is not interested in (moving his business elsewhere, but leans towards retiring and pursuing other interests. His sons, too, would prefer farming to continuing the slaughterhouse business. The committee's recommendation that the council undertake an in-depth study on the practicality of develop- ing this land, and examine ways in which it could be made available for development, was accepted by council. Klungel and Mowat had visited Sam Taylor and Ken Elder to see about the availability of any of their land for development. In neither case is the land currently for sale, nor did either 'owner indicate 'a strong will- ingness to sell, but both wotild be receptive to talking to prospective developers. Mowat had contacted commercial real estate agents in London and St. Thomas to determine what kind of re- quests they were getting for commer- cial and industrial properties, and comparing these requests with what is available in Hensall. Replies indicated that Hensall's location was a disadvantage. Copies of Hensall's Business Development handbook were sent to the agents. Another copy went to Marg Britnell of the Ontario Development Corpora- tion in Huron Park. Mowat squelched the rumour the Hensall Co -Op had purchased the Agripress building. Julian Bayley said it is still available. Acting on a request from a commit- tee formed at Northcrest to in- vestigate the feasibility of additional seniors' housing in Hensall, a representative of the Ontario Housing Corporation will be invited to attend the February meeting to outline their cooperative housing program for seniors. An open invitation to the meeting will be extended to the public. Liquor outlet for Hensall Times -Advocate, December 10, 1986 The long-time efforts of the Hensall BIA have been rewarded. A letter from the LCBO states that establish- ment of a portable liquor outlet for Hensall has been approved, and will be available for early spring installa- tion. Council supported a motion by Irene Davis that Eileen Rannie's name be submitted as Hensall's nominee for the provincial citizenship and culture ministry's outstanding achievement award to individuals who serve their communities through volunteer work. Davis listed Rannie's contributions to establishment of the village's horticultural society, helping at the nursing home, driving Queensway residents to Zurich to bowl, and becomittg a charter member of the recently organized ladies auxiliary at the home, serving on the boards of Town and Country Homemakers, the Huron County Historical Society, the county library board; organizing Hensall's first skating club and shuffleboard, and senior citizens' apartments and numerous other contributions to religious and service organizations. A total of $913.46 in uncollected business tax was written off. Clerk Betty Oke explained that much of that was recovered, as some businesses merely moved to other locations, or another business was located in the same premises. HERE'S HOW — Bob Erb denionstrates the way to check the oil to a group of women who signed- up for a car care clinic. Large crowd at cremony ' Peter Groot will now serve as coun- cil's rep on both the B.I.A. and the economic development committee, replacing Councillor Irene Davis on the former. A very large crowd attended.the Hensall Tree Lighting Ceremony'on Friday evening at the Town Hall. After a few brief words by councillor Peter Groot and Mr. Cowan of Hen- sall United "Church, the tree was illuminated. The Hensall Public School Junior Choir gave a charming rendition of Silent Night and were joined by the crowd in,a rousing chorus of "Here , Comes Santa Claus". Probably attracted by singing, San- ta appeared right at that moment with smiles and candy canes for all of the children. It was wonderful to see so many villagers of all ages turn out to watch what we hope will become a yearly tradition. Thanks should go out to In- ge Mowat and the Economic Develop- ment Committee fox their work. Contest Don't forget when you are stringing your Christmas lights to enter the first annual House Decorating Contest. Invitation The C.G.I.T. group of Hensall would like- to invite everyone to their candlelight service. "Come To Bethlehem". This lovely service will take place on Sunday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hensall United Church. Shuffleboard The Happy Pushers reported a good turn -out on Thursday afternoon at the Hensall arena. Ladies high scores were Betty Grenier - 384, Dorothy Brintnell - 371 and Pearl McKnight - 323. Men's high scores were John Con- sitt - 434, Ross Richardson - 370 and Alphonse Grenier - 366. Santa letter The staff at the Hensall Post Office would like to remind all youngsters to mail a letter to Santa. To make it easy they've provided a special Santa box at the post office to make sure that he gets all of his letters. Santa's address is North Pole and his postal code is HOH 0110. He's pro- mised that he'll try to answer each and everyone of your letters before Christmas. Merry Christmas to everyone from the staff at the Hensall Post Office. Minor hockey . The Hensall Tykes scored a 10-0 vic- tory over Zurich on Saturday. Mark Bell led the scoring with five goals, Graham Keys scored three times. Jonathon Campbell and Brock Weiss each contributed singles. On Saturday the Hensall Novice team defeated Huron Park by a score of 3-2. Danny Taylor scored two goals for Hensall and Ryan Kyle scored one. Investiture Congratulations to the five youngsters who were invested as cubs in a ceremony conducted by Akela Ken Clarke. The new cub scouts are Jamie Campbell, Adam Ellis, Brad Hartman, Phillip Ingram and Richard Kinsmen. Amber Itebekahs The regular meeting of the Amber Rebekah Lodge was held on Wednes- day evening December 3 beginning with a turkey supper at 6:30 p.m. N.G. Sister Bonnie Upshall welcom- ed all to the meeting and V.G. Sister Ruby reported having sent get -well cards to Sister Alice and Sister Edith. Sister Beatrice and Sister Lois reported visiting with Sister Vera at Huronview . Plans were made to help (he Odd - fellows with the lunch at the New Year's Eve dance at the arena. Happy Birthday was sung to Sister Muriel Richardson. Following the meeting all assembl- ed in the lower hall for a social hour with an exchange of gifts when the secret sisters were revealed. • The social committee served lovely desserts and punch. General meeting The annual general meeting of the Hensall UCW was held on Monday. December 1. President Belva Fuss opened the meeting with a Christmas Wish. The Huron -Perth Presbyterial will be held in Mitchell on January 26 at 9 a.m. The Presbyterial Executive will meet at Hensall United Church on February 9. The 25th anniversary of the U.C.W. will be held in Waterloo from June 18-21. Lois Wilson will be one of the speakers. Committee reports we iven and treasurer Hilda Pay reported on donations to mission church pro- jects and committee rk. The 1987 budget was presented by Diane Gerstenkorn and was accepted. Shirley McAllister brought in the following nominations for 1987: Past President - Joyce Pepper, President - Belva Fuss, First Vice - Grace Drummond. Secretary - Joyce Pep- per, Treasurer - Hilda Payne, Stewardship and- Finance - Diane Gersterikorn, Communications - Eleanor Mansfield, Leadership_and Christian Development - Shirley McAllister, World Outreach - Kay Mock; Church in Society - Audrey Christie, In -Church committee - Marg Cole, Manse,representatives - Belva Fuss and Mary Brintnell, Nursery - Shirley McAllister, Nomihations - Joyce Pepper, card convener - Mary . Kinsmen. Unit Leaders - Helen McLean (assistant)' Grace Drum- mond, Marg Upshall, Nan Britton, Elva Forrest. Marg Upshall and Shirley McAllister conducted the devotion and program in the form of a play about the greatest leader that this world has ever known. Mary Brintnell was Mary, angels were Belva Fuss, Shirley McAllister and Erla Coleman, the scriptures,were read by Beatrice Munn and Dorothy Brintnell. Marg Cole and Jean Jacobe sang Silent Night. Unit IV Served a lovely lunch. • UCW Unit i11 The Christmas meeting of Unit III U.C.W. was held in the Fellowship Hall with Marg Upshall presiding. Marg Brintnell conducted the worship with poems "Hope" and "I remember Christmas" in keeping with the Christmas theme. A thank you card was read from Randy and Carolyn Parker. U.C.W. Members were asked to put theirKnechtel cash register tapes in- to the box in the store to help support Hensall Scouts and Venturers. Dorothy Parker read a poem titled "Christmas 1986 is a tinkefoT rar- ing". After which Clt'ristmas carols were sung. A report of the bazaar was given as well as a brief outline of future proposals for the U.C.W. Mr. Cowan gave the Christmas message. The secret pals exchanged Christmas gifts after which a delightful lunch was served. UCW Unit IV Nan Britton opened the Christmas meeting of Unit IV U.C.W. Mary Roobol read from Isaiha 9 "The Pro- mised Light". Without this light there is only darkness. Prayer followed in thanks to God for Christ, the Light of the World. Thirteen members answered the roll call and 60 visits were reported. Mary Roobol, card convener, reiiorted 48 cards sent in 1986. Mary requested that alt members bring one or two Christmas cards to the January meeting. Nell Riley gave the treasurer's report. The offering was received by Hilda Payne and dedicated by Nan Britton. Unit IV ladies were asked to go the arena Friday morning December 12 to peel potatoes. Nan Britton had the study. The presents that we get for Christmas will wear out long -before the gifts of Christmas - Peace, Joy and Love. Nan told of many ways that Christmas is celebrated around the world. Christmas cake and cookies were served by Eileen Rannie and Evelyn Flynn. Personals Another successful microwave cooking school was held last Friday at Drysdale's in Hensall. A large crowd was on hand to learn how to prepare those holiday meals and goodies. Kim and Scott Taylor of Swift Cur- rent, Sask., were home in Hensall last week visiting with parents and to at- tend the 50th anniversary celebration for Scott's grandparents. Congratulations to Brad and San- dra Marsden on the birth of the first child. Many area businesses and organizations are celebrating the season with Christmas parties. Have a great time, eat, drink and make merry but remember if you•drink, don't drive! Let's all have a happy healthy holiday season. Sunday dinner guests with Alphonse and Betty Grenier of Hen- sall were Alida and Andrew Rau and grandson Darrin Rau of Zurich and George and Eileen Dowson of Hen- sall. The group was celebrating Alida's birthday and the Grenier's 39th wedding anniversary. - Evening visitors with betty and Alphonse were Joe and Joanne Bengough, Hensall, Larry and Carole Luther with Robert and Terrie Lynn of Grand Bend. SELLING FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS — Kinettes Bonnie Rowcliffe (left) and Betty Jinks hold some of the poinsettias offered for sale in a Main St. store by Hensall Kinettes with proceeds going to cystic fibrosis. SHY — Meagan Sweeney in the white beard wh Santa at the Zurich Co - wasn't sure whether or not to tell that mon she wanted for Christmas when she met p. 1