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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-07-29, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1987. Blyth and District Fire Department was quickly at the scene to control a fire in the house of Dennis Bricker of Auburn Monday during the supper hour. The fire is believed to have started from an electrical malfunction. By the time firemen arrived a good deal of furniture had been taken out on the lawn. No church for August at Knox Mrs. DonaldOldrieveofToronto (formerly) Betty Asquith of Au­ burn called on Ellen Johnston and Laura Phillips on Saturday. There will be no Church for the month of August in Knox United Church, Auburn but will resume September 6 at 10 a.m. _ -* Rov Carne. Sorry rn repoi t ____ _ , minister of the Missionary Chapel isin London Hospital. He is wished a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Jardin of Port Alberni B.C. have returned home after spending holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin. During their visit a family _ Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 picnic was held. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jardin and family, Mrs. Bonnie Armour and Julia, M iss Anne Marie Hanson, all of Kitchener and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jardin of Bel­ grave. Knox United Church Sunday School will be held during Church at 10 a.m. starting September 6. FundA one-day Stfnuay Day will be held Wednesday, August 12,9:30-2:30p.m. for ages 4-12. Songs, crafts and stories will be the activities. If interested in attending please call Margo Mid- delkamp 529-7785. Auburn Mites proving mighty The Auburn Boy’s Mite Team defeated the Goderich #2 team, July 22 with a score of 20 - 5. The Auburn boys were strong at bat with home runs by Jonathan Collins, Ryan Chamney and Marc Bricker. There was strong team effort by Wilfred Datema, Joshua Foster, Shane Webster, Jason Rutledge, David Campbell, Fred Datema, Benji Hakkers, Shawn Hakkers, Michael Schneider and Michael Johnston. The boys re­ main undefeated this season. Their next game is against Col- borne Township on July 29 at Benmiller. Auburn then plays Wednesday, August 5 ai home to Londesboro at 7 p.m. Accident toll lowest since 1954 The lowest fatality toll in 32 years was recorded on Ontario roads during 1986. Motor vehicle accidents claimed 1,102 lives last year, down 7.5 per cent over 1985. The 1986 toll represents the fewest number of deaths in the province since 1954, when 1,045 people were killed. Minister of Transportation and Communications Ed Fulton said the lower death rate means more Ontario motorists are taking a responsible attitude towards driv­ ing. It also reinforces his belief that the government’s campaign against drinking and driving is beginning to show signs of suc­ cess. “Combined with our other safety initiatives and conscientious police enforcement efforts, it has resultedinreductionsin almost every category of our motor vehicle accident statistics,” he said. The most significant decline was recorded in motorcycle passenger deaths, which dropped 37.5 per cent. Close behind were bicycle fatalities, with a substantial de­ crease of 32.6 per cent. Injuries were also down, led by a 7.8 per cent drop in motorcycle passengers hurt. The number of motorcycle drivers and bicyclists injured showed a similar improve­ ment, down 7.5 percent from 1985. In addition, the total number of accidents decreased by 1.3 per cent, with fatal accidents dropping by a more impressive 8.2 per cent. “MTC, in co-operation with the ministries of the attorney general and the solicitor general, will continue to work towards improv­ ing the safety of Ontario’s roads and highways,” Mr. Fulton said. “But it is up to all motorists to support our efforts by actions. We look forward to the day when needless accident casualties will be a thing of the past.” Farm Credit $124.8 million in debt at year end Steps will be taken to put the Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) on firmer financial ground, Agricul­ ture Minister John Wise said. “We will be taking action to keep the FCC viable, and to ensure that we are meeting the farm communi­ ty’s credit requirements,’’ Mr. Wise said. The Minister’s statement fol­ lowed tabling in the House of Commons of the federal farm lending agency’s annual report. The FCC’s financial situation at year-end reflects the serious diffi­ culties being experienced by many of its clients. Depreciating asset values and deteriorating prices for many commodities, due largely to the subsidy practices of major exporters, have made it impossible for some borrowers to meet their payments, Mr. Wise explained. “Obviously we are going to have to take steps to put the FCC on firmer footing. I can assure the farm community that the federal government will do just that.” The annual report shows the Corporation ended the year with a negative net worth of $124.8 million. This reflected a loss of operationsof $132.5 million during 1986-87 mainly the result of an allowance of $219 million made to cover anticipated losses on its current loan portfolio. The federal government has given the Corporation special funding to cover new arrange­ ments when debt review settle­ ments are possible. The FCC lend to farmers who might not otherwise be able to obtain long-term financing. For that reason, the Corporation has taken on greater risks than private lending institutions, and as a result has experienced more serious losses, Mr. Wise said. “I have been consulting with farm groups, the banking com­ munity and the provinces on matters affecting the future role of the FCC, and will continue these discussions over the summer. Decisions about federal actions in the farm credit area must be made within the context of the overall support required by the farm sector.” Bush Fire tries hard Continued from page 22 Director of the Festival. This was thefirsttimesincel979thatthe Festival had opened four com­ pletely new plays in one year and with the re turn in August of last year’s hit “Another Season’s Promise” it will mark the first year in history that five Festival-origi­ nated productions have been mounted in one season. Critics and audiences, both, have been divided in their assess­ ment of many of the plays and, as with all new plays, there is room for improvement in most of the scripts butthe overall quality has been the highest in years. 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