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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-03-23, Page 9Postal rates increasing The new 14 cent and 30 cent stamps which went on sale at all post offices on Tuesday are just one more warning that changes in rates for practically all classes of mail will go into effect on April 1. On that date, a first class letter to an address in Canada or USA will cost 14 cents up to one ounce. For Canada, letters from one to two ounces will be 22 cents, and from two to four ounces the charge will be 34 cents. From there on up, it will be another 16 cents for each two ounces, up to one pound. First class letters headed for USA will cost 12 cents for each oynce after the first, up to the one pound level. The cost of air mail, ex­ cluding Canada and USA, will be 30 cents. Third class mail will cost 12 cents for the first two ounces, and 7 cents for each additional two ounces up to one pound. Third class unaddressed mail, mailed in offices where no letter carrier service exists, will be increased to 3.5 cents, or 2 cents plus 12 cents per pound, whichever is greater. Registration of mail will go up to $1.25, Acknpwledge- ment of Receipt Cards up to 30 cents, Special Delivery 80 cents, and Certified Mail to 75cents. Parcel post rates will also be increased, depending on the weight and the distance involved. row, Brad Scott, David Marshall, Paul Scott, Murray Sutherland, Jamie Smith, Colin Reid, David Hodgins and Gerald Cunningham. Front, Lyle Scar­ borough, Daryl Thompson, Joey Mawson, Ron Steeper, Kyle Gray, Scott Brophey and Barry Craven. T-A photo McGILLIVRAY OPERETTA CAST — Detectives, jurymen and suspects made up a large part of the cast of Wednesday's "Who stole the tarts" operetta at McGillivray Central School. Back, left, Dean Doerr, Bob Scarborough, Chris MacGregor, Ted Hodgins, Robbie Krainz, Chris Hill and Mark Isaac. Centre Denfield man to seek PC nomination Ron White of Denfield has nomination for the Party in the new federal announced he will seek the Progressive Conservative riding of London-Middlesex. CANADA PENSION PLAN CHANGES. Divorce or Annulment. CPP pension credits earned by a husband and wife during marriage may be divided equally between them if the marriage ends in divorce or annulment after January 1,1978. This ensures that an asset accumulated through the efforts of both spouses while the/ were .married can be shared equally by both when the marriage is dissolved. Retroactive Payment of Retirement Benefits. Retirement benefits may now be paid retroactively for a period of up to 12 months to contributors who had attained age 65 but who are under age 70 and who have retired from the labour force. Post-Mortem Benefits. Applications for retroactive benefits (i.e. up to 12 months) can now be made on behalf of a deceased person, in cases where a contributor qualified, but failed to apply, before death. Families or estates will be entitled to receive benefits in such cases. Elimination of Reductions in Children’s Benefits. Orphans' and disabled contributors' children’s benefits are no longer reduced for the fifth and subsequent children. All children in a family, regardless of its size, are eligible to receive equal benefits. White is a former municipal council member and served on the Middlesex County council. He is currently a member of the executive of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and has served as chairman of both the provincial properties and labour committees. Mr. White also served as a member of Ontario’s Committee on Property Tax Reform. He and his wife Anne along with their four children operate a dairy farm in London township. He was elected Farmer of the Year in 1976 by the London Chamber of Commerce for his outstanding farm operation and contribution to the community. White has expressed great concern for the federal government’s excessive spending and their failure to encourage enterprise which would create needed jobs. White says he is impressed with the positive and practical proposals being put forth by Joe Clark and feels he can contribute to such an approach. The nomination con­ vention will be held on April 10 at Clarke Road Secondary School. arrives March 23, 1978 pqge 9 Green way ladies en tertain Return home from Florida These important amendments to the Canada Pension Plan came into force on January 1st, 1978. If you have any questions, contact the Canada Pension Plan office nearest you; London Federal Building 451 Talbot Street • 11th Floor N6A 5C9 Tel. (519) 679-4121 Biddulph By MRS. M. H. ELSTON Mrs. Don Jones (nee Blair) of Welland is spending the week with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Jack Blair. Mrs. Melvin Buswell and Jean are spending a few days with her brothers and sisters in Toronto and also her sister-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Dunn. Mr. & Mrs. M. H..Elston attended service in Port Franks Anglican Church Sunday morning. Mrs. Jack Blair and grandson Adam Hern called on Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Elston Tuesday afternoon, By GORDON MORLEY BRINSLEY Mr. & Mrs. Allen Amos and family returned home Saturday after enjoying a two week holiday in Florida. Sympathy is extended to Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hodgson and family in the death of his cousin Michael Culbert who was buried last week from the Haskett & Son Funeral Home, Lucan. Mrs. Don Newey, Colleen and Carol of Kingston are visiting with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Jack Trevithick. Mr. & Mrs. Owen Amos, London visited with Mr. & Mrs. Joe Amos, Sunday and attended the service in the United Church. Karen Hodgson recently gained some practical ex­ perience in the office of Tim McFarlane Real Estate, Lucan during the student work-week. Miss Cindy Prest, London spent the weekend with her parents Mr. & Mrs. George Prest. Miss Ruth Trevithick of Etobicoke is holidaying with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Jack Trivithick during the winter vacation break. Bill, Kathy and Scott Prest visited over the weekend with friends in Toronto. By MANUEL CURTS GREENWAY The local United Church Women were hosts to seventy-five ladies at the Easter Ecumenical service held in the Church Tuesday evening. They came from Grace Anglican Church, and the United Church, Church of God, and Catholic Church, all from Grand Bend. Guest speaker was Mrs. Wm. Elliott, Parkhill. In charge of the program was Mrs. Martha Geromette, which included special numbers brought by each of the organizations. A com­ mittee headed by Mrs. Ken Larmer served refresh­ ments following the service. Reverend Harley Moore was back in his pulpit on Sunday following a two week holiday in the not-too-sunny Florida. The Sacrament of Holy Communion was ad- ministered. An an­ nouncement of the Good Friday 7:30 p.m. service for the Charge was made. Spring Spring surely must be here. Already three little colts have arrived at the Harvey Eagleson horse stables. Personals & Mrs. Morley Hodgins arrived home Saturday evening following a two week holiday in Florida. Mrs. Fred Bullock and Mrs. Fred Schofield are visitors in Flin Flon, Manitoba this week, to at­ tend the fiftieth wedding anniversary festivities of their cousins. Several from this area attended the Ice Capades in London during this past week. Mr. & Mrs. Herb Piper Mr, INVITATION TO ATTEND have returned home, following a two week visit to New Orleans. N JIM SIDDALL &SON LICENSED & INSURED TRUCKER • LIVESTOCK • GRAIN • FERTILIZER • FARM SUPPLIES KIRKTON 229-6439 J GRAIN DRYING HANDLING SEMINAR 10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29/78 PINERIDGE CHALET, HENSALL, ONT. Featuring presentations by Shivvers Inc. of Corydon, Iowa on in bin grain drying, cardinal div. of LML Corp, on grain handling and dis­ plays of both products. — DOOR PRIZES — FREE LUNCH MF AGRI BUILDERS Rfc 2, Staffa, Ont. NOK 1Y0 - Ph. 345-2611 AGRIBUILDER ATTENTION FARMERS TT A "V Jr JLjzV-A. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FLAX AS A CASH CROP IN 1978 Health and Welfare Santd et Bien-6tre social Canada Canada Monique Bdgin, Minister Monique Begin, Ministre d\Sc al On The Market! duA A1 ,a\ ,6'X’ *>°'e\ This Is The Biggest 2-Wheel Drive Tractor Come Test Drive It Today! SHERWOOD (Exeter) Ltd. 18 Wellington St. 235-0743 Exeter Students on lengthy trips By MISS JEAN COPELAND WOODHAM Misses Ma r ga re t Parkinson and Audrey Mills are on a trip to Rome with the students from the St. Marys High School. Mr. Brian Thomson is in Hawaii with the Exeter High School students. Personals Mrs. Harvey Bilyear, Lori and Jeffrey of St. Marys visited on Friday with Mrs. Ron Ferguson and Denise. Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Pugh, Cedric, William and Sarah of Minesing spent the week end with Mr. & Mrs. David Wheeler, Steven, Bobby and Craig, and also called on other relatives Mr. & Mrs. George Wheeler, Mr. & Mrs. John Rodd, Pamela and Calvin, and Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Copeland, Cynthia, Ellen and Deanna. Miss Jean Copeland was Sunday guest with Mrs. Harold Little, P.J. and Jyl of St. Marys. The flowers in the church sanctuary on Sunday were placed by the family of the late Mrs. George Hall of Kirkton. We extend deep sympathy to the family in bereavement. Hensall Mrs. Anita Bengough and Mrs. Harry Horton who have been patients in South Huron Hospital have returned to their homes. 1. Flax Seed Varieties now available produce greater yields than in the past. 2. The number of Ontario Flax Plantings in 1977 was the Largest in Ten Years. 3. Input cost for Seed, Fertilizer and Spray is less than $20.00 per acre as of March 31. 1978. 4. A ready market is available immediately for all Ontario grown Flax. 5. Quick unload at Lucknow, Milverton and Seaforth is available for this crop. 6. Forward selling available (ask manager for details). 7. Storage available (ask Manager for details). 8. Contracts available (ask Manager for details). 9. Crop Insurance for Flax is available in 1978 (see your Agent for details). Flax contracting and seed booking is now in progress. To avoid disappointment call today. For Seed, Fertilizer and Spray Please Contact: I OPNOTCH or ANDERSON FLAX PRODUCTS TOPNOTCH FEfOS LIMITED Seaforth. Ontario Milverton, Ontario Lucknow, Ontario 5 2 7-19 1 0 5 9 5-494 1 528-3203’