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Times-Advocate, 1983-08-17, Page 2a 2 Times -Advocate, Au ust 17, 1983 Plan weekend to welcome customers back Hensall Hensall has sidewalks again. To celebrate their return, the Hensall Merchants Associa- tion are going to put their new pavement to good use for some extra -special sales and other events on August 18, 19 and 20. A bingo in the arena will open the celebrations on Thursday evening. Caller will be Don Beauchamp, pro- prietor of Don's Food Market. Each day the sidewalks on main street will display items priced especially for the TALENT SCOUT - Diane Gerstenkorn rounds up some talent for the Friday night show that will be part of Hen - sail's three-day sidewalk celebration. Improvement Continued from front page signs. She said that before she could leave the office the first call came from a reporter at the London Free Press. No one seemed to know exactly how the word spread so quickly. Sharen made an appeal to members of the Chamber of Commerce, in attendance at the meeting, to rally the business community toward a more positive approach to village problems. He sug- gested that merchants might consider the possibility of designation of a business im- provement area for the aesthetic betterment of the main street. He also sug- gested that they look at.aiter- native activities in the village for those times when the lake and weather made the beach unattractive. It was larned that the case of The Village of Grand Bend vs. Joseph Nader, heard in a court session in Grand Bend last Friday, resulted in an ac- quittal for Nader. The long standing disagreement over the use of a "storage shed" put up by Nader on the bank of the river was not quite over. Council passed a motion to deny sewer hook-up into the building but decided to allow the water hook-up to remain. The decision in court was reached because it was felt that the village did not have sufficient evidence that Nader was contravening the bylaw by using the building as a dwelling place. An anti -litter bylaw was discussed. Clerk Mollard read a sample bylaw which sug- gested a maxinium fine of $1,000. Sharen suggested that the village needed an enforce- ment structure including a bylaw enforcement officer. "Bylaws aren't much good unless we can enforce them," he said. - It was decided to use beach staff ( beach patrol. parking lot attendants and bath house staff to get a head start on beach clean-up for Sandcastle Days during the time this week when the beach is not busy. TICKETS — Ed Taylor holds in one hand tickets for sale on a draw for $1,000, and in the other some of the bonanza bingo cords to be given out by merchants dur- ing Hensall's bonanza sidewalk days on August 18, 19 and 20. Too. much poop Continued from front page did her job well. It's there (the pollution) and we have to find the source." In response to Sharen's call for help to the Ministry of En- vironment it was learned that ministry officials will meet with the village body, Tuesday. Village business persons were discouraged and frightened by the chain of events. Sheila Teevins, man- ning the Dairy Jack store on Highway 21 Saturday, said business was down. Gerry Sanders, owner and operator of Sanders On the Beach said he hadn't noticed a huge change on Saturday. Business was down Sunday morning, but by mid-afternoon the out - VARIETY OF CHARACTERS Stacey. Debbie and Tammy Molenkamp participated in Sunday's lucan Fair parade in o variety of costumes. Rabies clinics are planned for several Huron centres Dog and cat owners in Huron County should take ad- vantage of free anti -rabies vaccination ('linies throughout the county. star- ting September 12 to help con- trol the problem in the area. says Dr. W .1. Thompson. the Food Production and Inspec tion Branch of Agriculture Canada in Seaforlh. Since January this year. there have been 54 confirmed cases of rabies, a virus disease which has been a pro- blem in lluron since the mid 50's. Spread from one animal to another or to a human by biting or contact of saliva with a break in the skin. rabies is usually fatal in all warm-blooded species. Since dogs and cats are in closest contact with humans, it's tmnorlant to have pets vaccinated. says Dr. Thompson. • If bitten or scratched by a suspected rabid animal. a ix'rson should first wash the wound with soap and water Wing careful to shield the eyes. nose and mouth from reflected spray. apply an an- tiseptic and call a doctor. The local medical officer of health should also be informed so the animal can be found. Five vaccine inoculations over a period of a month are given to anyone bitten or scratched by an animal known or suspected In be rabid. Tips to avoid rabies include yearly vaccinations for pets, caution with stray or wild animals, keeping pets from 1 roaming free and avoiding contact with dead animals. Clinics being planned by the Huron Health Unit are as follows: Clinton - Thursday, September 15 at the fairgrounds from 2:00 to 8:00. Zurich - Thursday. September 22 at the com- munity .centre from 4:00 to 8:00. Bayfield • Monday. September 26 at the arena from 4:00 to 8:00. Hensall - Tuesday, September 27 at the community centre from 4:00 to 8:00. Exeter - Wednesday, September 28 at the rec cen- tre from 2:00 to 8:00. Grand Bend - Thursday, September 29 al the fire hall from 2:00 to 8:00. Seaforth - Tuesday, Oc- tober 4 at the community cen- tre from 2:00 to 8:00. side tables were full, in spite of the few cars in the parking lot. Ethel Stankovitz, who with her husband Bernie, runs Sands of Tyme, an antique store on the main street, was apprehensive. "If that lake's gone, I might as well fold my tent," she commented. Lambton Health Unit Director, Dan Murtha, stated Friday afternoon that there would be "multiple samplings - 30 to 40" done this week "so that we can hopefully reach a level so we can tell you peo- ple that the water is unimpaired." "We're not pointing fingers at Grand Bend. We monitor every year from May 15 to September 15 year in and year out. Under the guidelines set down by the ministry, we're obliged to post warn- ings. Our job is to prevent disease." They will be using health labs in both London and Sarnia until the situation clears. It takes 24 hours to see the results of each test. Suggestions that something might have gone amiss with the area sewage system were dispelled by M 0 E liaison of- ficer Bill Sturdevant, Grand Bend. "I was well aware when we designed the system that it was a sensative area. We have daily inspections of each station in the system and an alarm system at the water plant." - •Sturdevant, who is superintendent of Lake Huron Water Supply System, said there was no chance of con- tamination in the supply system. He explained that the water is taken from the lake a mile and a half from shore and 30 feet from the surface. Filtering and treatment looks after any problems. Sunday night at Grand Bend there were the usual cars parked on the main beach, driven by the usual ad- mirers of the famous sunsets. Being mid-August, the water was a bit cool for casual swimmers anyway. The sand was clean and the fresh smell of the water was as in- vigorating as ever. Area crashes Continued from front page Vandeworp, Dashwood and Robert Vanderhoek, Zurich, collided on County Road 2 south of Highway 83. Passenger Elise -Vandeworp sustained minor injuries in the crash which resulted in damage of $6,000 to the two vehicles. The other three crashes all occurred on Saturday, the first of which resulted in minor injuries to two people. It occurred on concession 14-15 of Hay Township when a vehicle driven by William Fischer, RR 1 Dashwood, went out of control and rolled over. Fischer and his passenger, Shirley Gallant. RR 1 Grand Bend, suffered minor injuries and damage to the vehicle was estimated at $.5,050. Vehicles driven by Gurney Couse, St. Thomas, and John Twynstra, Grand Bend, col- lided on Highway 21 south of St. Joseph, with resulting damage of $2,200. The other crash also occur- red on Highway 21 when a vehicle driven by Patrick Caughy. RR 2 Ipperwash, went off the roadway north of Highway 83 when the driver fell asleep. Damage was set at $550. ' celebrates new street bonanza sidewalk days, plus bake sale stands, and a 12 -booth flea market offering jewellery, collectors plates, other dishes and glassware, and antiques and collectables. Association director Ed Taylor invites local people who were thinking of a garage sale to bring their articles to main street instead, set up a table, and join it. (Check with Taylor about a suitable location.) Tickets will be sold for a grand draw on Friday night, first prize a $1,000 bill. The volunteer fire depart- ment will be cooking bacon, eggs, toast and coffee at $2.50 More grants for Huron Four new work projects under the Canada/Ontario Employment Development Program (COED) have been approved for Huron County. Hully-Gully Sports and Recreation Ltd. of Varna has received funding to iinprove motorcross track to national standards, The project will provide four new jobs over a period of 48 work weeks. The total budget for this project is $39,520. The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario each provide $9,600 while the promoter con- tributes $20,320. Huron Farms of Exeter has also received funding to upgrade properties. The pro- ject willprovide three new jobs over a period of 36 work weeks. The total budget for this project is $20,511. The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario each provide In amount of $5,128 while the promoter con- tributes $10,255. The Salvation Army in Bayfield has received funding for the renovation and upgrading of camps. The pro- ject will provide four new jobs, over a period of 60 work weeks. The total budget for this project is $29,950. The Government of Canada and. the Government of Ontario each provide an amount of $9,000 while the promoter con- tributes $11,950. The Clinton Public Hospital has recetvtekf-funding for ex- terior repairs to the main building and for landscaping the grounds. The project will provide ten new jobs, over a period of 120 work weeks. The total budget for this project is $82,566. The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario each provide an amount of $24,000 while the promoter contributes $34,566. "I am pleased that the area of l!uron-Bruce is par- ticipating in this program" said Federal agricultural minister Eugene Whelan. "I would also like to take this op- portunity to encourage other businesses and community •organizations to become co - participants." - The COED program's main objective is to provide work for Unemployment Insurance benefit exhaustees for a minimum 12 week period. Hiring for these projects will he through local Canada Employment and Immigra- tion offices. The feeders write 121 King St., Hensall, Ont. NOM IXO August 11, 1983 Dear Sir: With reference to the car- toon in the August 10 edition of your publication. It should be brought to your attention that those of us -who offer our ourselves to serve the public as councillors, do so from a desire to serve our friends and neighbours. No special skills are claim- ed, and being elected does not automatically make one an expert on anything. However it is a learning process and one which this writer is enjoying in spite of negativism from some quarters. If you wish to continue 'council bashing', that is your prerogative but please do not be surprised or dismayed in November of 1985 if there is a distinct shortage of election candidates. Yours sincerely Jim Robinson Councillor Village of Hensall PASSES COURSE Larry Mason, a member of Exeter's works department. has successfully completed the two-year T.J. Mahony Road School Course spon- sored by the Good Roads Association. The course is held at the University of Guelph. per customer at the fire hall between 7 and 10 a.m. for those who get up before breakfast on Saturday. Marion Doucette, informa- tion servicescoordinatorwith the Huron County Library, will be putting on .a puppet show at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in front of the town hall. She will tell the story of Gertrude, the goose who forgot. (When Ger- tie loses her house key, she pays a visit to various animal friends who return items she left behind on a previous visit. By the time she gets back to town, she forgets what she had gone looking for.) Marion tells the story with the help of one principal pup- pet and a wardrobe of hats. Finger plays and short stories willcomplete the half-hour performance. Those who have seen Marion in action know her appeal is to children of all ages - from two to 92. The sidewalk celebration will end on a high note with the announcement of the win- ner of the patio set donated by the Hensall Merchants Association. The holder of one of the bonanza bingo cards given out by the various retailers throughout the three days will take home the um- brella, table and four chairs presently on display. The merchants have plann- ed something to appeal to everyone.' They want to welcome back those who have, understandably, avoid- ed going through the village while the main street was be- ing torn up. At least one coat of smooth, shiny black asphalt has been promised on main street for the bonanza days celebration. PRACTICE SESSION — Some of the Hensall volunteer firemen gather around the stove before starting to cook a sunrise breakfast on Saturday, August 20 for early birds at the fire hall during the village's three-day sidewalk days activities. Shown (from left) are Mork Masse, Bill Bengough and Jim Hyde. Water rates could increase Want to escape Hensall planp In the event of storm, explo- council plans to be prepared. came into force on June 9. sion, or nuclear war, Hensall . Responding to a tetter from The propane tanks going the Ministry of the Solicitor through Hensall by truck and General about the Emergen- the ammonia tanks going cy Plans Act, the council through by train were viewed decided at their August 15 as potential hazards since meeting to approach the Hen- they could rupture. sail fire department, county "There's no way to prepare council and the Solicitor for something like that. You General for ideas to draw up just have to get out of the a plan. road. Things happen that you "In this day and age with can't foresee." says coun- nuclear weapons, we should cillor Cecil Pepper. be prepared. We should have "It wouldn't be too hard to a plan that is practised get out of Hensall, would it?" regularly - at least once a asked reeve Harry Klungel. year but let's hope we never "This is a small village. We have to use it," said councillor can get out of here quickly." Irene Davis. Water rates may increase Municipalities and county Hensall council decided to councils were given respon- lend $5000 to the PUC to pay sibility to plan and coordinate for half of the cost to deepen the action to take during the York St. well. emergencies by the The work was done on the Emergency Plans Act which York St. well because of the Youth "group will perform "Yesterdays' Laugh -A - Long", an hour and a half. variety show, will be presented by the Lambton. Youth Theatre on Friday, August 26, at 6:00 p.in. at Parkhill Conservation Area (located at the junction of 7 and 81 south). This evening of family entertainment is being spon- sored by the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority. The performance contains songs, sketches, farces, monologues and old fashion- ed melo-dramas from the Gay Nineties, turn -of -the -century and early 20th century. Everyone is welcome to come out and boo and hiss at the villains and cheer for the heroes and heroins. The Lambton Youth Theatre will also make an en- core presentation of "Once Upon a Time" which is a children's play but can be en- joyed by all. It will be held on Saturday. August 27, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. at Parkhill Conser- vation Area. "Once Upon a Time" is a compliation of seven folk tales from around the world which teaches valuable lessons about the need to treat the natural environment with respect. Admission to the plays is free. The only charge is for a daily vehicle pass which is $2.00 to get into the Conserva- tion Area. Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs. OKAY TENDER A lender for repairs to the slate roof at the local library was approved by Exeter council, Monday. On the recommendation of the property committee, the job was awarded to Grasdahl Construction Ltd., Crediton, for a price of $995. It was one of two bids received, the other being for $1,350. - nitrate level in -the King St. well. At a cost of $10,000, a lead plug was removed and the well was drilled down 300 feet which added 50 gallons a minute to the water system. "I don't think we can say no to their request but we should suggest how they handle their budget and working capital." said councillor Richard Packham, who questioned why the PUC couldn't pay for their own projects. Reel* Klungel said the water rates, which are $4 a month, are twice as cheap as anywhere else and should be increased to pay back the. loan. Their working capital has been decreasing every year but -they haven't been increas- ing their rates." he said. Employment picture reportedly improving By Kathy Caldwell After suffering through 1982, many are anxiously waiting to see if the economy is changing for the better. The activity in an Employment Centre can serve as one economic indicator - an in- crease in jobs implies a stronger, more active economic market. an expan- sion in production. Definitely, activity at the Canada Employment Centre for Students in Exeter has im- proved this summer. In June, there was an overall increase in student placements of 1179 - a dramatic change from 1982. The number of students who filed registrations with us was up 40% in June. July saw a placement increase of 36%, with a huge student registra- tion increase - 75%. Another indicator of in- creased job activity? Unlike last year, we could stand to have more students on file to help us through the peak periods, especially students • interested in farm work! .. Many students who are out of school may question the average. They range in age point 'of looking for a job. from 10 to 26. range in ex - After all. the summer's perience from years of almost at an end. Is it really specialized work worthwhile to look? Well, if backgrounds to absolutely no you're 17 or under. the experience. For many minimum wage is $2.65 per students, there best qualifica- hour. If you were to work full- lions are a desire to work and. time (7 hours per day. 5 days a desire to learn - these more per week for the month of than compensate for August at minimum wage, inexperience. you would have an extra $400 What about that filing in your pocket by the end of which you've been'meaning to the summer. do, but never get around to? What jobs are students What about those windows generally employed to do? which need washing but never "Anything" is the keynote! get washed? •If you have extra Farm labourers, work around the house or in h o u s e c l e a n e r s, connection with your business waiters/waitresses, which needs doing, why not salesclerks, bike repair ped- give a student a try? • ple, factory labourers, gard- If you're a student who ners, babysitters, grass cut- could stand some extra ters, odd jobbers, companions pocket money or additional for the elderly. work experience, why not file How long do these jobs lasr with us? Anywhere from seven days Just give us a call at per week ten hours per day, to 235-1711. or drop by the office. jobs lasting one-half hour located on Main Street. right ( need someone to help move next door to Stedmans. Our a fridge and stove? ) doors are open 8:15 - 4:15, How would you describe the Monday through Friday. average student registered Our goal? A job to fit every with the Employment Cen- student, a student to fit every ire? Answer - there is no job. ADELINES SING IN PARADE Adding to the Lucon Fair parade with their beauty and music were members of the London chapter of the Sweet Adelines. T -A photo.