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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-07-10, Page 12111 Why Pay More? Come See Our Large NET ims1 0 Display of New Furniture lirt7 Tsai- * Chesterfield Suites * Bedroom Suites * Dining Room Sets Kitchen Sets * Davenport Sets * Studio Couches * Box Springs & Mattresses Recliners, Swivel Rockers FINISHED or UNFINISHED • Chests of Drawers • Dressers • Night Tables • Desks • Book Cases • Wardrobes • Drop Leaf Tables • Tea Wagons • Corner Cabinets Use hot water wisely Save energy...Save money Apart from home heating, a family usually consumes the most energy in producing hot water. Here are just a few small things you can do, that can add up to a considerable energy saving. Turn off hot water taps so they don't drip, fill clothes washers to match the size of the load, wait until you have a full load before using a dishwasher and remember showers usually require less hot water than baths. Try not to use more hot water than you need. The Cascade electric water heater will give you a dependable supply of hot water, but it's up to you to use it wisely. your hydro APPOINTMENT Tom F. Duffy is appointed Western Sales and Market- ing Manager for Dashwood Industries and their Glen- way Division. J. C. Finnen, President of Dashwood is pleased to announce the August 1st promotion of Mr. Duffy from the post of Ex- ecutive Assistant. Mr. Duffy joined Dashwood Industries in 1968 and has gained ex- tensive experience in all phases of operations. He will continue to maintain his responsibility for corporate liaison and communication with West Coast lumber suppliers in addition to as- suming responsibility for total sales management and marketing for all Western operations. Mr. Duffy and his family will reside in Winnipeg. DASHWOOD INDUSTRIES LIMITED CENTRALIA, ONTARIO Come In And Save On This Week's INFLATION BUSTERS -4* • $177 Ultra Ban 14 oz. et Sugg. List 1 Spray $3.19 Clairol Herbal Essence Shampoo Gillette Foamy Shave Bomb Sugg. list $3.15 11 oz. Sugg. List $1.59 4,44...,%t 994 Close Up Toothpaste 100 ml Sugg. List $1.55 s,Scope Mouthwash 12 oz. Sugg. List $1.49 141, EXETER PHARMACY Main Street 235,1070 Page 12 Times-Aciyocate, July 10, 1975 Debate fuel oil freeze EAST WILLIAMS GRADUATES — The grade eight graduating class at East Williams Central School receiv- ed their diplomas recently. Back, left, Bill Bannister, George Clark, Allan Shephard, Douglas Brubacher, Robert Campbell, Stephen Mapes, Jason Forman, Gordon Davidson and Tom Sommerville. Left out was Mike Harwood. Centre, Mike Eedy, Jeff Otterbein, Ronald Romphf, Wayne Currie, Ross Littleton, Eric Bulgin, Mike Mothers, Glen Walker and Gerry Doxtator. Left out was Neil Cudney. Front, Betty Doek, San- dy Schlegel, Erin Stewart, Pansy Kellestine, Mary-Lynne Elliott and Marian Watson. Missing were Jamie McCracken and John Thompson. photo by Scheifele Plan special holiday activities WHITING'S • Warehouse Furniture and Appliances Unlimited (New and Used) • Antiques & Things MAIN ST. 235.1964 EXETER WE TAKE TRADES By JACK RIDDELL M.P.P. The Gasoline and Fuel Oil Price Freeze Act, 1975, was in- troduced in the Legislature this week, This Bill imposes a tem- porary freeze on prices charged for petroleum products, used for heating or operating vehicles, sold in Ontario. The price is fixed thatprevailing on the 23rd June, 1975, subject only to the increase due to changes in the Federal Excise tax, The freeze is for three months, subject to limited ex- tension by the Lieutenant Governor in Council if the Assembly is recessed or not in session, Premier William Davis in his statement to the Legislature said that the Government also proposes to appoint a one-man royal commission to marshal facts and, as necessary, to make relevant recommendations, The Commissioner will assess the adequacy of the Federal price guidelines as they apply to Ontario. He will form opinions as to fair and reasonable pricing arrangements to apply to Ontario. He will form opinions as to fair and reasonable pricing arrangements to apply beyond the 90 day freeze. Robert Nixon, Leader of the Opposition asked the Premier why he did not include in his statement a position that the Ontario Government can take with regard to the cost of elec- tricity in this Province. Nixon said the concern was for the price of energy in the Province and not with the price of oil. He felt a bill should be brought forward which will direct the Energy Board not to permit an increase in the cost of electricity. Nixon did not feel that a 90 day freeze on the cost of heating fuel is going to have any significance in this Province because the heating season does not start until the end of September. Hon. William Stewart, Minister of Agriculture and Food, suffered a heart attack on June 12. He is now in a hospital in London where he is recovering well but is not expected to return to work for "quite some weeks". In his ab- sence, the Honourable Eric A. Winkler, Chairman of the Management Board of Cabinet, announced the Ontario Beef Calf Income Stabilization Programme. This programme will form the first part of the farm income stabilization thrust as announced in the Budget speech on April 7, 1975. The two objectives of this programme is to stabilize the income of recognized beef calf producers in Ontario and to encourage a continuing steady supply of Ontario produced beef. Mr. Winkler stressed that the programme is long term in scope with the major emphasis being on the benefits which will accrue to those producers who plan to continue in beef calf production over several years. An income stabilization fund will be created whereby all recognized beef calf producers in Ontario will qualify for this joint producer-government progr- amme on a voluntary basis for an initial five year period. Both the farmer and the Provincial Government would make annual contributions to the fund. The weighted average market price becomes a vital statistic in the producer payout under this programme. The weighted average price for Ontario produced stocker calves will be established each year at several principal selling points in Ontario during September, October, and November, Should the weighted average market price of stocker calves fall below the guarantee a payment for the difference will be made to participating producers. Producer payments from the fund will be made on a per cow basis to make it con- sistent with the premiums which will be collected per cow. A payment would be made for each cow registered in the programme. A variety of factors will determine the payout per cow: the minimum price guarantee established; the weighted average market price; the number of calves from 100 cows and the average calf weight, In this particular plan, payments will be based on a 450 pound calf and an 85 percent calf drop. A price guarantee of 50c a pound has been established for stocker calves for the current year. The producer payment will be the same for all participating producers irrespective of their individual selling price or their individual costs of production. A farmer will not be required to sell his calves in the year in which they are produced to qualify for payments. Participating producers will be required to pay an annual fee per beef cow registered in the programme and for 1975 the fee will be $5 per cow. Mr, Winkler stated that in light of the par- ticular financial circumstances surrounding the cow-calf producers at the present time, the 1975 farmer premium will be deferred until late in 1975. If after calculation, a producer payout is made in 1975, the producer's premium will be deducted from his payout, A promissory note will be accepted in lieu of a cash payment of the fee. The enrolment period for eligible producers for this year will be July 15 to August 31, 1975. Applications and other pertinent information can be obtained from the local Agricultural Representative's office after July 15. Mr, Winkler also introduced the Drainage Act, 1975 and the Tile Drainage Amendment Act. The Drainage Act, 1975, Mr. Winkler said, revokes the present Drainage Act and re-enacts it in a more sequential, logical and updated format. This Act provides for petition procedures to be more equitable to the principal landowners with a stake in a drainage proposal. The owners of 60 percent of the land requiring drainage can now present a valid petition. A further provision allows for a preliminary engineer's report on a proposed drainage works before the interested parties have to proceed with the expense of a detailed engineer's report. In this regard, an on site survey of the drainage site by all interested parties will now become a routine matter of procedure with each drainage proposal. This will allow for a gross analysis of the viability of the project by all concerned. One item of the Bill provides for Provincial grants to be used to pay the drainage superin- tendents to supervise the maintenance and repair of drainage works. The appointnent of the drainage superintendent remains as a municipal responsibility, Another item in the Bill allows for the establishment of an Ontario Drainage Tribunal to look into appeals on the technical aspects of drainage. Maintenance and repair costs are now eligible for the same grants as new construction projects. In order that individual far- mers might have the opportunity to receive more equitable treatment from local municipalities regarding loans for farm drainage purposes, the Tile Drainage Amendment Act allows for appeals to the Ontario Drainage Tribunal. This is the same Tribunal as constituted under the Drainage Act, 1975. Prior to the Amended Act, a farmer had no grievance procedure open to him if he felt he was being dealt with in an unfair manner by a local municipality regarding a title loan. A new section under the Amended Act now makes it possible for the 4 percent sub- sidized tile drainage loans up to 75 percent of the full cost to apply to persons in territories without municipal organization. By JOY SCHEIFELE The local Lions Club and Business Association have been working hard this past month or so as they are planning to make Ailsa Craig a great place to be on the August civic holiday weekend. Usually a number of special events are arranged by the Lions Club for the July 1 holiday. However, in view of the fact that Ailsa Craig is concluding its centennial year the weekend of the civic holiday it was decided to Lightning hits church roof The roof of the Ailsa Craig United Church was severely damaged on Monday afternoon during a bad thunderstorm when lightning hit the cornice on the west tower. Heavy boulders of concrete and bricks tumbled down as a result causing con- siderable damage to the cement walk and steps in front of the Church. The railing on one side was completely demolished. Some of the ladies from the congregation were in the basement of the church at the time working on a quilt, but fortunately no one was outside in the immediate area at the time of the incident. An automobile belonging to Ty Barnes of Ailsa Craig was parked immediately in front of the Church, and although it was heavily covered with dust and grit, somehow it managed to escape the falling debris without even any paint being chipped from it. The whole scene was witnessed by church organist, Mrs. Marion Wadsworth as she was working at the post office across the street from the church. Just over a month ago lightning struck the wiring in the old silo at the new Craigholme Nursing Home in Ailsa Craig and blew out the electrical system for the chimes, FIRE QUELLED The fire alarm sounded last Thursday afternoon, when the roof of a shed just outside of town caught on fire. Fortunately the fire was caught in good time, and no extensive damage was suf- fered. By,JOY SCHEIFELE The Ailsa Craig library will be one of the first libraries in the County to experience a visit from the Tri County Players - a new group of three young teen-agers operating on an Ontario youth grant. The first of these programs is planned for Ailsa Craig and is Couple mark anniversary Uongratulations and best wishes were received by Mr, & Mrs. Philip H. Parker of Craigholme this week from Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, as well as from Provincial M.P.'s Bill Stewart, Robert Eagon and Larry Condon, on the occasion of their 64th wedding anniversary. The couple were married in Uxbridge, England on July 1, 1911, They resided in Wembley, England for several years before immigrating to Canada in 1950 when they settled in the Strathroy area. They have four daughters, Mrs. Mollie Waters, who is still living in England, Mrs. Josephine Hayworth, Mrs, Audrey Long and Mrs. Mary Meyers; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Recently both became residents of the new Craigholme Nursing Home in Ailsa Craig, but for persons in their eighties they are still able to enjoy fair health. Mr. Parker is able to be quite active yet. Mrs. Parker is suf- fering some difficulty with her sight. However she was able to fully enjoy the special occasion of her 64th anniversary with her husband. Many friends an, relatives visited the couple thoughout the holiday weekend. They also received many flowers and other special greetings. hold special activities at this time. And speaking of centennial - remember those outstanding chicken and beef barbeques that were held last August? Stick around! More of the same is being planned sometime during that weekend. Also included throughout the weekend program will be a horse show, an amateur variety show one evening, and the Ailsa-Craig- Parkhill 4-H Calf Club will show a number of its prize winning calves. The local Ministerial Association in co-operation with Lion Jack Dorman will be planning special services to be held on the Sunday for all the community. Monday evening the Family Brown from Ottawa of TV fame will be featured. A number of records have been made by the family for R.C.A., and they have appeared several times on the Tommy Hunter show on TV. Among our citizens, there are several individuals with some of the most unusual and fascinating hobbies. It is hoped that it will be possible to have a number of these persons display their talents at the old Ailsa Craig Public School. If you indulge in an interesting hobby, or know anyone in the community who does, please make it known to our postmaster, Emerson McKay. Events will take place at the ball park and old school grounds again, So don't make plans to head out of town that weekend. Stick around and enjoy Ailsa Craig. All indications are that it will be a great weekend! BIBLE SCHOOL UNDERWAY — The Nairn Bible school is enjoying its second week with good attendance. Above Joan Lockye and Myrtle Davies help the children along with a few action songs before story time. photo by Scheifele Tei CowIty.players to give performance scheduled for Monday, July 14 at 3:30 p.m. Weather permitting, it will be held on the lawn beside the library out under the shade of the trees, If the weather does not co- operate, it will be held indoors. A further show is planned for Ailsa Craig on Monday, August 25, The three young people, Barbara Crisp, 19, and her brother Peter Crisp, 16, and Sandra Chamberlain, 17, of Dorchester have had an active interest in children's theatre for some time and have performed on various occasion in the public schools. They have put several shows together and recently received a government grant which will allow them to move throughout the area entertaining children during the summer vacation. Since school finished last month they have been busy rehearsing, and Monday will see the start of their new venture. They will also perform in Parkhill the same day. The hour long programmes consist of puppetry, pantomime, storytelling and music. They have been designed to attract boys and girls in the six to eleven year age range, and will involve - the audience itself. The group has requested the Mr use of local libraries in the three counties, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford, along with recreational areas for their base.