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Times Advocate, 1984-10-31, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, October 31, 1984 More volunteers needed Now 45 Block Parents At the first Hansell Block Parent information meeting since the group was formed last spring, applications from four more volunteers were received, bringing the total to 45. Two films to be shown to students were previewed. All agreed they were excellent. A member of the Hensall committee will be attending the Hensel! Nursery School in the near future to talk to the children. A film suitable for young children is available also. During the discussion period some very good ideas were brought forth and we will be making plans for some future activities. We want to remind everyone, especially our senior citizens, that Block Parents are there to help everyone, not just the children. Have a happy and safe Hallowe'en. Queensway news We started our week with bingo on Monday. The ladies from Unit 3 Hensall United Church volunteered to assist us and brought prizes for the winners. On Wednesday evening we held a birthday party for Ed- na Youn, Muriel Triebner, Erna Schroeder and Neil Regan. We played games, told stories and feasted on cake and ice cream. Shirley Luther led our church service on Thursday afternoon. It was very lovely and quite inspiritional. On Tuesday afternoon we watched a movie which we found entertaining and infor- mative. It examined a day in the life of an Eskimo family. Hensall U.('. The Junior Choir sang two special anthems at the United CHurch on Sunday morning. "In My Heart There Rings a Melody" and "It's a Miracle". The organist was Belva Fuss and the senior choir assisted in leading the music throughout the service. Bill Fuss greeted the con- gregation and Tim Mann, Chuck Doxtator, Rick McGee and Glen Slade were the ushers. Mr. McDonald spoke on the subject of God On the Move and his children's story was Leaving Qur Mark. Junior Minister for the ser- vice was Karen McCullough who read the scripture to the congregation. The flowers at the front of the church were placed in lov- ing memory of Mrs. Vera Brintnell by her family. Next Sunday the congrega- tion will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Methodism. They will be singing the hymns of the Wesley's as well as having a circuit rider visit the service on his horse and tell of the work of the circuit rider in the early years of the Methodist Church in Canada. Couples ('lub "Making Marriage Work.' was the theme for the Couples Club meeting held this past week at the United Church when the couples of the con- gregation saw two films related to their study. The study emphasized the com- plex and unique nature of con- temporary marriage, the changing role of the woman, having or not having children. and the exchanging of roles as homemaker and breadwinner. The sc!cond part of the study presented in-depth interviews with couples in order that the group could evaluate the various strategies couples have used to deepen and ex- pand their relationships. learn communication skills, interdependence. and how to keep love growing through the years. The couples attending found this study - most stimulating and helpful. The Morning Bible Study (.roup at the United Church continued on Thursday mor- ning when they studied the question of Jesus "What shall it profit a man. if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul'" Northcresl news A delicious pot luck supper was enjoyed by 20 residents at the Home on Thursday evening. Mrs. Beal is welcomed hack to the horne after surgery in the hospital. Mrs. John Pepper was taken to South Huron Hospital by ambulance. We all wish he a speedy recovery. Joe and Edna McLellan spent the weekend in Kit- chener. Earl and Lee Munroe visited on Saturday with their sister-in-law Mrs. Dot Munroe. ('armel Presbyterian Rev. Kenneth Knight led the service for the Celebra- tion of Living Faith at Carmel Presbyterian Church at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Mrs. Dorothy Taylor presided at the organ. Sacrament of Baptism will be observed at Carmel Church next Sunday. 0 The annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Tea will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The ladies of the church are invited to First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth to their Fall Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, October 20, at 2 p.m. The PCW November meet- ing will commence with a beef dinner at the Bean Pot November 5 at 7 p.m. Any lady wishing to attend may contact Dorothy Taylor at 236-4725 by November 1. Personals Congratulations to Harold and Reveda Dignan, RR 2 Hensall, who are celebrating their 40th wedding anniver- sary November 1. Mr. Tom Towers, Sandra Towers, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Timmermans and Mark Consittattended the wedding and reception of Tom's nephew Chris Lund at Chateau, Montebello, Quebec. Tom will continue on to visit relatives on the East Coast. Wayne Corbett, who recent- ly underwent surgery in Stratford General Hospital, returned to his home last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Veldhoen of Brampton visited on Saturday with their friends Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobol. Mr. and Mrs. William Mickle, Exeter and their family, Mr. and Mrs. David O'Brien, Rondeau, Miss Judith Mickle, London and friend Mr. John Mickle also of London and Mrs. Florence Joynt were guests on Sunday for a hot turkey smorgasbord dinner at the home of the former's'mother Mrs. Laird Mickle. Mr. Percy Campbell, who recently underwent surgery in Victoria Hospital, London, returned to his home on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Vine and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sullivan of London spent the weekend at the Manse visiting with Mr. McDonald. PRIZE COSTUMES — Among the winners at the Hensall Hal owe'en costume party were (back left) Julie Betties, Jane Johnson, Ken Betties and (middle) Anita Phillips, Andrea McClinchey, Kari Taylor and (front) Kim Taylor. BLOCK PARENTS Hensall Block Parents held their first public meeting since their formation in April. Shown are chairpersons Susan Campbell and Anne Rose (left), secretary Karen Shirray, Mildred Northcott and new member Audrey Christie. Hen- sall organizer Irene Davis also attended. NEW LIBRARIAN - Susan Hartman (left) is taking over the librarian from Velma Robinson. position of Hensall READY FOR HALLOWE'EN — Among the winners of prizes for their costumes at the Hensall Hallowe'en skating party were (back left) Jim Ferguson, Karen McCullough, Chad Taylor, Danny Taylor and (front) Ryan Immanse, Jennifer Allan, Cara Gardner and Shevvy Smith. Develop ideas -- Despite the fact every household in Hensall as well as businesses in and around the village received mailed invitations to a public meeting organized by the Hensel! Economic Develop- ment Committee to provide direction on Hensall's future development, only 23 people turned out, Monday. Included were the five - person committee, Reeve Harry Klungel, four of the five councillors and the clerk and her assistant. Patti White, a Huron Coun- ty planning department employee, gave a community profile presentation on behalf of the committee which iden- tified Hensall's problems and opportunities. Among the pro- blems cited were lack of good affordable housing for poten- tial new residents, and the necessity to shop elsewhere for a quart of paint or a prescription drug. A survey taken in the sum- mer showed that of the 731 jobs in Hensall, 541 are held by non-residents commuting daily from within a 45 -mile radius of Hensall. Solutions proposed included working with the South Huron area to promote that entire end pf the county, a co- operative bus to take customers shopping in some of the villages, attracting more specialty shops to main street and expanding the fid- dler's contest. One member of. the au- dience suggested that maybe the sparse attendance at the meeting was an indication some people did not want to see any changes. Library change Velma Robinson has resigned her position as Hen- sall librarian to become secretay to husband Jim in his accounting business. The popular librarian will be missed by the children and adults she served so wellfor the past seven years. Velma confessed ( with suspiciously misty eyes) that she will also miss her clients. Susan Hartman, who had worked part time at the Hen- sall branch, began her job as new librarian October 23. "I'm glad Velma is across the street if I need her", Susan said. Velma will be back occa- sionally to (ill in. Julian Bayley suggested available monies and energies should first be con- centrated on increasing the number of specialty businesses in Hensel! before attempting to attract more customers. He noted that at present there is nowhere to go in the downtown section on a Saturday afternoon for something as basic as a cup of coffee. Mike O'Connor offered Dor- chester as an example of a village that overcame similar problems and is now a thriv- ing community. Dorchester attracted young couples by developing a modular home. subdivision. As more people moved in, the business area grew too. O'Connor said Hen- sall has a unique situation - land is available, and this type of housing is built right here. The committee was given appruval to continue its work and prepare recommenda- tions to present to the council. Tim Wilcox, of Signs and Shirts, joined Dick Packham. Bill and Joe Bengough, Inge Mowat and Jack Lavender on the committee. Asked why he was volunteering, Wilcox replied that he plans to be in Hensall for a long time, believes the village has poten- tial, and hopes to contribute to its future prosperity. Reunion Don and Geri Charlton of Alder Grove, B.C. were weekend visitors with Wayne anti Karen Dickins. The two couples met while in Japan in 1982 and have not seen each other since until Friday when the Charlton's made a surprise visit. i HENSAU. & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE 262-3206 Arena Activities Sundays Public Skating 1:00 - 2:30 gm . Moms & Tots Skating Every Wednesday and Thursday 10:30- 11:30 a.m. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Upcoming Events Cabbage Patch Party Nov. 10 - 7-9 p.m. All ages welcome .$1.00 per child Fluid Fertilizer and Atrazine ...Make an excellent combination for fall plow -down and twitch control For twitch infested fields, start next years' weed control program THIS fall. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #468 Remembrance Ceremonies Sunday, November 11 All Veterans, Members, Ladies Auxiliary, Hen - soil and Area residents are cordially invited to attend our service at the Hensoll United Church. 10:30 a.m. Meet at Hensall Legion Hall. 11:00 a.m. Parade to church service conducted by Legion Padre - Rev. Stan MacDonald - thence to the Cenotaph for the laying of wreaths and the last post. Medals will be worn. Following this ceremony refreshments will be served by the Ladies Auxiliary. We trust members of the community and area will make a special effort to attend these services. Thursday, November 8 Door to door canvass in Hensall on the even- ing of Thursday, November 8 please leave your porch lights on to assist the canvassers. The support of the public for the annual appeal will be greatly appreciated. Sunday, November 11 Remembrance Day Banquet at 6 p.m. in the Hensall Community Centre. Guest" Speaker R.G. Schier. Everyone welcome. Tickets available from any Legion or Auxiliary member. Hospitality 5-6 - Dinner 6 p.m. At the going de».vn of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Lorry Uyl Poppy Chairman • A plow -down applica- tion of fluid fertilizer AND Atrazine plus an Atrazine and oil com- bination next year, results in a tough one- two punch on twitch. For a custom application job you can count on ...... Coll us today Heasill Honsall Zurich Brumfield Soaforth 262-3002 527-0770 1-SO0-265-7097