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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-12-13, Page 22IT DOESN'T HAPPEN OFTEN — The occasion when a person outlives a whole life insurance policy is very rare, It happened in Exeter last week, Jahn Prance celebrated his 95th birthday and received a maturity cheque from Mutual Life Assurance, Making the presentation are Donald W. Brown, Mutual's branch manager at Stratford at the left and local agent Gerald Godbolt, T-A photo Present 'white gifts' at Elimville service Pa9e 32 Times-Advocate, December 13, 1973 If6 i Gft Suggestions From WttertVs SHOES LTD. 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If a cir- cuit needs to be re- placed, an exchange module can be plugged in by a service tech- &elan Suzuki Snowmobiles SEE OUR SELECTION OE USED MACHINES TOO Jim Gaunt Enterprises Centralia 228.6716 Flat Rate Existing Domestic (3 piece bath) 35.00 Commercial (tap 8, toilet) 35.00 Public Garages with Car Wash Privilege 72.50 Public Garage less Car Wash Privilege 35.00 Meteted Water Rate Tst 30,000 gals. per mohth ,46 remaining consumption .29 Fire Protection per annum each hydrant Proposed 50,75 50,75 105.12 50.75 .67 .42 86.25 125.06 A Report to the Water Customers of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission The Existing System: The existing overhead tank built in 1910 is beyond reasonable repair and must be replaced. This tank was originally constructed to provide fire protection and to also provide water for a few taps. The water was not used for drinking and consumption would only amount to a few thousand gallons per day. Unfortunately, a water tower is not like the rest of the water system, where you can add pipes or additional pumps each year as required. A new tank must be erected to not only supply the requirements in 1974 with its much larger population and a daily consumption exceeding 1'h million gallons, but, it must be of sufficient size to serve Exeter for at least another 50 years. The tank must have a capacity to provide adequate fire protection for our modern day fire equipment that can withdraw large amounts of water by means of the pumpers on these trucks. The Proposed Changes: The Public Utilities Commission authorized that an engineering report be completed on the water system to decide on (A) the size of the new overhead tank, location, type of controls etc. (B) The source of future water supplies for the Town of Exeter. From this report, which was studied by our Commission, Town Council and the Ministry of the Environment, +t as finally agreed that a 400,000 US gal. overhead tank would be con- structed and that Exeter would try to obtain additional ground water supplies rather than connect to the Lake Huron pipeline. Some consideration was given to the erection of a 250,- 000 US gal. overhead tank, however, the Ministry of the Environment were not in agreement with the smaller tank and the effect on a domestic customer would only be a reduction of $1,75 a year on their water bill. As much of the costs in erecting an overhead tank involves connecting mains, tower footings and supporting columns, the Commission are able to erect the 400,000 US gal. tank with an additional capacity of approx. 62% for an increase of ap- prox. 20% in the total cost of the project. The possible results of delaying this project: The Commission became aware in December 1971, that a new overhead tank would have to be considered and between that time and Sept. 1973, the cost of overhead tanks have increased by approx. 30%. Our Commission are advised that a delay of a few months in the placing of an order could possibly delay con- struction for one to two years with substantially larger increases in the cost of the project. The effect on Customers water bills: To finance the proposed tank will require a deben- ture issue of $358,000.00. To refire this debenture over a period of 30 years will require an additional revenue from the water dept. of at least $32,000.00, providing the' interest rate does not exceed 8%. If the contract costs do not exceed the estimates and if early approval for the project is forthcoming, it is expected that the following revision in rates will finance the water tower and connecting mains etc. • Rural Industrial • Residential FREE ESTIMATES Call Exeter 235-0909 By MRS. ROSS SKINNER ELIMVILLE The December meeting of the Elimville U.C.W. was held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Barry Robinson. Mrs, Howard Pym was in charge of the program. Scripture was read by Mrs. Squire Herd- man. Meditation was given by Mrs. Lorne Johns, Mrs, Ross Skinner and Mrs, Herdman, and explained by Mrs. Pym. Birthday candles were lit for all the members with an im- pressive candelighting ceremony for each month and one large candle for Jesus' birthday. A record, The Prince of Peace, was played. Prayers were given by Mrs. John Batten, Mrs. Philip Johns & Miss Ruth Skinner. The roll call was answered with your baby picture. It was decided to sell calendars for $1.00 and also to send $10.00 to War Memorial Children's Hospital. Mrs. Batten thanked everyone for assisting her two years as president. Carols were sung and several Christmas games were enjoyed by all. A 10 cent luncheon was served by Mrs. Don Parsons, Mrs. Leroy Workman, Mrs. Lorne Johns Mrs. John Batten and Mrs. Ross Skinner. Mrs. Mildred Price of Detroit spent the weekend with Mrs. Harold Bell and attended the funeral of her brother, the late Harold Bell. Mr. & Mrs. Milan Nash, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Bell, Mr. & Mrs. Noel Bell of Toronto, Mrs. Hazel Stephen and Donna, Mr. Wellington Bell, Florida, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Porter, Mr. Launie Murch of Toronto also attended the funeral on Saturday. hours question. It would appear that the Ontario Government will, not take a firm position on legislated controls over the sensitive matter before next spring. Energy minister Darcy McKeough responding to ND? demands said there is nothing the Ontario Government can do to control the amount of uranium exported from the province and the price to be paid for crude oil from Alberta. Control of uranium exports was seized from this province by the Federal Government in 1947, but Mr. McKeough said uranium sales should be controlled' by a board similar to the National Energy Board. He said there is precisely nothing the Government can do to prevent oil companies from raising prices. Denturists were given until December 7 to register for examinations in order to continue their practice as dental therapists. Health Minister Richard Potter said that den- turists not allowed to practice except as dental therapists, would be prosecuted if they did not apply for examinations to be held later this month and next month, They were given until December 7th to register. Both Liberals and New Democrats opposed the restrictions on denturists and want the law withdrawn, Both party leaders tried to catch the Government in an admission it would not, or could not, enforce the legislation. The house is scheduled to start its Christmas break next week. However, Education Minister Thomas Wells told 'the Legislature that he would ask Premier Davis to recall the Legislature if mass teacher resignations take place. Mr. Wells said it was crucial that free bargaining now going on not be interrupted. However, he did not want to see any schools closed in January, 9. 0t A woman wrote to an advice column in the'newspaper: "My sister and I live way out in the country. We aren't exactly lonely out here, since we have each other to talk to but we need another woman to talk about." Stocking Stutters - Skate Guards & Covers GIFT CERTIFICATES For the Hard To Buy for golar•trs Wao Was Nizs•Wat) W‘a ,W;atI,Wlat,ri wiz was s'); Waz Waz Wa-1 White Gift Service The White Gift Service was observed at the Elimville Church Sunday with Fred Delbridge in charge. The scripture was read by Carol Allen, Elaine Pym and Joan Cooper. A play, The Story of White Gifts was presented by Helen Batten, Mary Johns, Gerald Johns, Margaret Pym Barbara Skinner, Pat De Jonge, Donna Kerslake Tracy Coward and Doug Cooper. Offering was received by Brian Pym, Rick Skinner, The choir sang special Christmas numbers and Rev. Barry Robinson told a story to the children of the congregation. proposed amendment to the Public Commercial Vehicles Act would appoint special in- vestigators with more authority than present inspectors or OPP to investigate trucks on the high- way. These investigators would also be allowed to enter premises to examine books, and documents - by force, with a court order - seize papers and inquire into transactions. Other amendments provide for roadside checks on trucks extending PCV licencing to leased trucking operations, and control of freight forvvarding operations, Ontario municipalities are to be given the power to ban trucks from the left-hand lanes of six- lane highways with speed limits of at least 50 mph. The Govern- ment introduced legislation to pass on the power "in view of public acceptance of a similar ban in effect on certain parts of the King's highway system" - notably Highways 400 and 401 and the Queen Elizabeth Way, where there are three lanes each way. Premier Win. Davis introduced legislation which will give Ontario's 117 MPP's a pay raise to $15,000 a year from $12,000, with the tax-free expense allowance increased to $7500 from $6000. The increases would be retroactive to October 1. The Provincial Government is prepared to send 20 mediators across the province if school teachers withdraw their services in contract disputes, Education Minister Thomas Wells told the Ontario Legislature. Mr. Wells said his ministry was in daily contact with the school boards concerned and he hoped most of the disputes might be settled by the end of the year. The threat of withdrawing services, he said, was all part of a tool in an ongoing confrontation regarding salaries and working conditions. Changes within the legislation introduced by the Labor Minister allow for expansion of the Work- mans Compensation Board from its present three members up to seven, all to be appointed by the Government. One commissioner will be vice-chairman of ad- ministration, another vice- chairman of appeals, separating the two functions at the board's top level. The Board will have the power to determine at what rates em- ployers are assessed and review and approve major changes in its programs. Subject to Govern-• ment approval the board shall determine its own practice and ,procedure in relation to sap- plications, appeals and proceedings. There is nothing in the legislation providing for in- creased payment to injured workmen or increased salaries of board members. The Govern- ment is considering both matters. Other changes extend benefits now paid to widows to dependent widowers, men who were dependent on wives who have died and are entitled to payment, At the discretion of the board such benefits may also be paid to common-law spouses of six years, if there are no children, and of two years if there is at least one child. Geo. Kerr, Provincial Secretary for Justice, tabled a green paper on Sunday shopping and uniform weekly store hours in the Legislature. It gives no positive indications of the province's inclinations. Rather it outlines the advantages and disadvantages of four possible options for action on Sunday retailing, and five options for dealing with the uniform store Quasar + MOTOROLA 19"PORTABLE COLOR TV COMPLETE ON ROLL-ABOUT CART Clean, crisp color picture . . . on the Motorola Bright Tube, powered by Motor* modular solid state chassis (except 4 tubes). Replace- able Plug-in Circuit Modules, Insta-Matic Color Tuning, Instant Picture and Sound, Walnut grain finish plastic cabinet Questions raised by Albert Roy (L, Ottawa East/ in May about Imperial Optical Company's control of the optical industry led to an investigation and a sequence of three stories in the Globe and. Mail just recently. Following the information which was revealed, Mr, Roy suggested that a Royal Com- mission be set up to investigate the optical industry, and par- ticularly the Canada-wide ac- tivities of Imperial Optical Ca, Lds, His suggestion came on the heels of a demand by Liberal Leader Robert Nixon for an in- dependent investigation by the Provincal Government into the optical industry. Premier Davis assured the Legislature that the Ontario Government is certain to in- vestigate the structure and the membership of the Ophthalmic Dispensers Board, The five Government-appointed members of the Board all have a conflict of interest associated with Imperial Optical. Stephen Lewis, Leader of ND? said it would appear that the Ministry of Health was in cahoots with Imperial Optical in order to have this complete price control and dispensing control of the industry. Ontario Treasurer John White told the Legislature he informed 31 municipalities to introduce zoning bylaws governing land use or face Government freezes on development. NDP leader Stephen Lewis asked Mr. White in the Legislature question period what he would do to prevent situations where developers build just outside town boundaries on unzoned land, often disrupting the town's planned development and frequently in contravention of official plans. The Government imposed development controls Thursday on Goderich and Colborne townships after Goderich of- ficials complained that a shop- ping centre outside the town would kill a shopping centre within the town that has been planned for almost three years. Mr. White said the Government will fight the developer, Rockledge Properties Ltd., in court if it attempts to build despite the ministry controls. The Ontario Government has moved to tighten the law covering the issuing of mechanical fitness certificates for used motor vehicles. Garages are to be Iicenced as inspection stations and mechanics. registered for better. tification. Improper and fraudulent issuance of cer- tificates will be justification for withdrawing the privilege, Gordon Carton, Minister of Transportation and Com- munications, told the Legislature. Appeals against the revocation of licences or registration will be heard by the Licence Suspension Appeal Board. The Legislature last week approved $1,103,000 to run the Premier's office at Queen's Park for the year ending March 31, and $1,090,000 for the operation of the Cabinet office, Before the Government received approval Premier William Davis un- derwent 15 minutes of strong criticism from Liberal Leader Robert Nixon and New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis. • A three-man commission which will redraw Ontario's political map for the next provincial election will be told it must add no more than eight seats to the 117-seat Legislature, A resolution placed on the order paper by Premier William Davis sets the commission upper and lower limits of 125 and 117 seats. It specifies that there must be no cut in the 15 ridings in nor- thwestern Ontario, although their boundaries may be altered. This provision will provide the main exception to another guideline - that redistributed ridings should not fall more than 25 percent above or below the provincial average population per riding. 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