Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-02-19, Page 11r Press Shirts Reg 1051400 HANGOVER PRICE $69' Special Group of SUITS PS75,- $4995 Worm Winter Coats 1/2 Price Entire Stock of Sports Jackets Reg. to 595.00 HANGOVER SALE PRICE $3495 STAGGERING VALUES YOUNG SNOWMOBILERS from the surrounding area wail expectantly Sunday afternoohn oto by B for the no races et the Pateridge Chalet to begin. p oaley Best Interest 114% We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. - Scilicet to change Gaiser Krietaie CinseUxrecitenrce Agency inc. AW 235(3-42144°20 Grated Bend 11111 238 Off i ce .8 lg 4 Shop At Wilson's Jewellery 413 Main St. - Exeter PLEASING YOU — PLEASES US trier Smith Manager Exeter 235-2111 By GORDON BAGLEY Like many people I had an imaginary friend I met when I was still quite young. My dog Chip, this friend, and myself often went fishing in the river together. It was a smelly old river with a resident muskrat, The muskrat scared hell out of me but Chip wasn't bothered at all, Chip used to chase the smelly old muskrat and would have caught him too, except Chip didn't know how to swim underwater. Now swimming un- derwater is a very im- portant skill, and that in turn brings me to my friend, His name is Charlie Chiselchieftain. Charlie can swim un- derwater indefinitely. That's because he isn't ► really there, here, anywhere, Charlie's just in my head, a grey ghost with a silver spirit. There, now you know, and all the time you thought Charlie was my car — that dilapidated old hunk of junk Chrysler I drive because I can't afford anything better. (Unlike Charlie, I have to eat and pay the bills skills I am not too adept at yet, having to rely upon occasion on dieting to save money -- which in turn may amaze you because I don't look like i diet at all: a fact I can't help because of my body build and an invincible desire to make up for lost time, Quite simply, sports fans, I've pulled a roun- dabout on you. Charlie can catch a muskrat anytime. Chip was especially good at bumble bees, He'd catch them in mid-air because they fly so fat and lazy. Chop. Chop. Then he'd saunter over to a fire hydrant to show the tough customer what he thought of it. Of course the bumble bee had a hard time rebutting the point Chip was making Leo Masse, proprietor of the Tenderspol food store, -Grand Bend, gave Grand Bend council a tongue-lashing at last Monday's council meeting and demanded council make a public apology to the press. Masse told council he was upset about a newspaper report in the Times-Advocate last week that stated he was responsible for repairing guardrails along the Ausable river, destroyed by a contractor he had hired for snow removal in front of his store, "I've received half a dozen phone calls this week telling me how irresponsible I was for destroying public property," Masse 'said. Masse informed council he wasn't aware the damage had been done. He said he believed the contractor, not himself, was the party council should ap- proach for restitution. Council told Masse they had approached the contractor in because the bumble bee had already been eaten. But enough of that, bumble bees are a pain in the . . Chip always wagged his tail at strange people. He was a friendly dog until you hit him, Now Charlie on the other hand, well, let's say Charlie's good-had but not ugly. I'm the only friend Charlie has real friend that is, because Charlie's a ghost. Charlie's the victim of all the stories told about him, so he just goes on and on until he gets interested in something, This is not to say Charlie won't share, he likes to tell things to people. Of course half the time they won't listen. They want it to come from Charlie in fine rhetoric or bombast; they want Charlie to make a thought up and then con- vince everyone else he's found the key to the universe. It's all a bunch of hogwash to Charlie, I'll give you an example. The other day Charlie and I were thinking —not talking — they say you're crazy if you talk to an imaginary friend. It went something like this. "So how's it going today?" "Just swell." "How come? What's the matter?" "You're a journalist," "Well, what's wrong with that?" "You never say anything." "Whuddaya mean by that?" "You're always talking about what everyone else says. You never say what you say. It's always he says they say, claim believe. , . "Now wait a minute Charlie-" "No, seriously, they tell you what you're supposed to say, how to say it, they even tell you what's newsworthy, What a joke. Newsworthy. Tell me this, how come everybody knows what's newsworthy except the reporter?" Well, you can see what I mean. Charlie is a bit of a negativist. But! don't mind him when all's 'said and,, done, After all, not many' people have a ghost for a friend question, Lee Jennison, and that the story he told them led them to believe Masse ordered the damage done with the intention of repairing the guardrails in the Spring. Masse told council his in- telligence was insulted by such an idea. "If I had damaged property I wouldn't have to be told," he said. Masse was particularly upset to read about himself in the paper without having been first notified by council, Council said it was unfortunate that the report had come out in the paper before Masse received the letter they had sent informing him he would have to pay the cost of new guardrails. Council told Masse they would get together with he and the contractor to straighten the situation out, Council also admitted they should have checked with Masse before deciding who was liable for repair work to the guardrails, Do you like your dog, well hang onto him, ,Qratd „Bend council heard a brief on animal control, prepared by Ross, Knight of the London Humane Society at the regular council meeting last Monday night. Knight told the councillors his organization already makes weekly patrols in the area and could add Grand Bend to the list for a yearly fee of $800. Knight added that hi-weekly patrols could be arranged for a yearly fee of $450. Knight says the once-a-week patrol is a deterrent rather than an enforcement program. He believes .,the threat value of having a dog impounded by his organization persuades local dog owners to see that their pets are adequately controlled. Knight was invited to speak with council on the initiative of Rollie Grenier, who has ex- pressed concern over the number Couples club The Grand Bend Couples club met Saturday evening at the church with 12 attending. Mrs, Morley Desjardine opened by reading a poem on "Love". During the social time they went over to the school and played volleyball, Afterwards they came hack to the church for lunch which was a Valentine Box Social. Blunt people can get to the point very quickly. the utility last October, according to Bagley. "The net income to the municipality would have been too high to meet new anti- inflation guidelines set down last ('hristmas," the supervisor explained. Now that Grand Bend PUC adopted the rate increase guidelines, the summary is forwarded to Hydro Commission, Toronto, for final approval before going into effect, But if hydro rates are settled where Grand Bend's PUG is concerned, water rates aren't. PUC chairman, Prosper Van Bruaene says the increased cost to the utility is known; but what percentage of that cost passes on to the consumer won't be known until the auditor goes through the books. Water rates to the utility will increase 15,6 cents per 1,000 gal (the figure includes service fees), from 59.3 to 74,9 cents. The directive for the increase comes from the Ministry of Environment and is currently approved by ministry finance and rate analyst, R. K. Davidson. Van Bruaene says the utility may absorb some of the rate hike, without having to up con- sumer rates. He says a considerable number of new residents using Grand Bend water have reduced the impact of the increase by adding revenue to the water account's net income, "But the matter won't be decided for sure until the auditor of dogs running loose along village streets, If the village hires Knight's dog,„ catchers to patrol the village',' captured dogs will be taken to the London Itumane Society pound and kept there for a period of five days, during which time, the clog's owner will be notified, if possible. "According to the law we are required to make an effort to reach the owner. There's nothing that says we must contact him," Knight told council. He explained that a dog kept after five days without being claimed becomes'the property of the Humane Society and is liable to be destroyed or adopted out, In either case the original owner of the dog forfeitS all claim to the animal, Knight also informed council that his society won't work weekends unless overtime is paid to the employees. He also pointed out the patrol system does not respond to complaints because of the distance involved. The dog patrol comes once or twice a week, unannounced. ''If we see no problem we'll whip through the town. We won't wait on street corners waiting for takes a look," Van Bruaene cautious. Regardless of consumer rates, and supposing the Ministry of Environment rubberstamps the proposed cost increase to the utility, that rate, (74,9 cents11,000 gal.), will be effective from January 1, 1.976 to December 31, 1979. The 15,6 cent increase to the PU(7 will be the first water rate hike since 1971. The Sarnia Lambton Tourist Council has passed a resolution to support Grand Bend in an at- tempt to gain funds to create a sale harbour of refuge, Grand Bend first considered the idea two years ago when they asked the Federal Ministry of Environment, Small Crafts and Harbours, to conduct a study pertaining to ownership of the Ausable riverbed and abutting lands. Reeve Sharen says the ministry would match the village "Dollar for dollar" to re-vamp its harbour facilities. A harbour of refuge is a port that can be entered relatively easily during a stem, Sharen says council may make overtures to government regarding funds to build a safe harbour once a river study, now being conducted on the Ausable, is complete. The study will be avilable June 14. Sharen says the closest har- bours of refuge to Grand Bend are located in Sarnia and Goderich. something to happen," Knight says. Council requested Knight send tti6 village a sample contract before they make a decision on hiring the services of the London Humane Society. In other business council was informed lifeguards for the summer have been hired. John Goddard, Deb. Wooden and Paul Downing will be in charge of that duty this summer. + Councillor Bob Simpson told council a map depicting the areas covered by Grand Bend's volunteer fire department will be printed. + Council rejected support of a resolution drawn up by Chesley hospital against government closing of that establishment. + -I- A bylaw was passed enabling Grand Bend to enter into a bind- ing contract with Ducharme construction, low tender for the proposed drainage work project along River Rd. The contract can be signed once the Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications okay the price tag which is quoted at $11,438. THE THREE TOP WINNERS -- of the area public speaking contest held at Stephen Township Hall, were from the left: Debbie Allison, third Liz Scott, second and Susan Fleming, first. Presenting them with their trophies is Wilmar Wein, Stephen Township Clerk. photo by Robinson Mrs. Hugh Morenz was in President 'Mrs. Eleanor Purie, charge of the worship service. chaired the business part of the Mrs. Alec Hamilton read the meeting. scripture, mount LE Bob Swartman doesn't drink but he may start soon if he doesn't sell some of the stock that's been hanging around his store. Come & See Many Other Sobering Values Today —You'll Save Eae sweva.4. MAIN ST. Men's Shoppe EXETER Planning for the day you retire or buy your first home means having a master plan for your investment in the future. So we have two plans to help. A Registered Retirement Savings Plan, and a Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan, They both earn you valuable tax savings, and when you subscribe to either one, or both plans your contributions can be applied to any one, or a combination of these investment vehicles: 1. Royal Bank RRSP and RHOSP Deposits. Interest-bearing deposits with The Royal Bank of Canada, offering a high interest return, geared to the general deposit rate structure. Because of the long- term nature of these deposits, it is possible to pay a higher rate of interest than on conventional savings deposits. 2. Income Fund. High-yield bonds, deposit instruments and mortgages insured under the National Housing Act make up this portfolio which is actively managed by professionals. The policy is to achieve as high a ROYAL BAN K serving Ontario AND DISTRICT NEWS February 19, 1976 THE EXETER.T1ME$ APVOCATE Page 11 Consumer hydro rates go up, water rates still undecided Proprietor upbraids council over conduct Hydro rates to Grand Bend residents will increase 16,4 percent for 1976 and water rate increases will he determined following the municipal auditor's report according to Grand Bend's PUC. The hydro rates were deter- mined following PUC's approval of a presentation made by Hazen Bagley, Ontario Hydro's con- sumer service supervisor for the western region. Bagley's budget, called a "rate summary adjustment", is designed to keep utility costs within anti-inflation price con- trols set down by the government. last December. "Under government guidelines, the PUG can't make more net income than last year," Bagley says. Terms of the adjustment are: * Overall power costs for 1976 A, to the village of Grand Bend will be increased 21.6 percent. Of that amount the village can recover 16,4 percent through rate in- creases passed on to commercial and residential power users. The difference will be absorbed by the utility through operating cost cutbacks, the PUC says. * The 16.4 percent received by the utility is calculated according to the type of user. Commercial hydro users can expect a 13.8 percent jump in their yearly bill and residential users will pay an added 17,2 percent for electricity in 1976. The present rate increase adjustment is a revised version of a previous budget presented to Roundabout.. GRAND BEND Dogs beware! Council considers dog patrol GB personal Mrs. Mae Holt returned home Friday, after being in St. Joseph's hospital some time, where she had surgery and a heart pacer implanted. Mrs. Lawrence Curts, Mrs. Art Finkbeiner, Mrs. Stuart Pole, Mrs. Raymond Kading, Mrs. Ed Gill, Mrs. Nola Taylor and Mrs. Hugh Morenz attended a quilting at Mrs. Olive Miller's on Friday. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Larry Taylor on the arrival of a baby girl last Sunday. Mr, & Mrs. Ron Mitchell, Wayne, Dennis and Michael of Ailsa Craig visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Wellwood Gill, Mr, & Mrs. Wilfred Ravelle and Mr. & Mrs. Pete Masse returned home on the weekend after a month's holidays in Arizona, Todd Latta of Sarnia has been holidaying these past two weeks with his grandparents Mr, & Mrs. George Latta. Weekend visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Alec Hamilton were her brother, Eber Lewis, of Goderich, and Brad and Brent Hamilton of London. The Church of God Women held their February meeting, Thur- sday evening at the home of Mrs. Janet Desjardine, with 14 at- tending, The Grand Bend United church Women held their February meeting Thursday afternoon, in the Sunday School rooms with 14 in attendance. current income as is compatible with maintaining reasonable price stability as well as moderate capital appreciation, 3. Equity Fund. Investment mainly in Canadian common stock port- folio which is actively managed by the same professionals. Long-term capital growth with reasonable current income is the objective of this fund. It's all in how you plan your strategy. Your Royal Bank manager can help you work out a master plan. Why not call or visit today. Now it's your move.