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The Citizen, 1989-03-22, Page 45PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1989. Auburn Auburn WMS has Easter theme Ontario Ontario Commission de Automobile I’assurance- Insurance automobile Board de I’Ontario Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 2 boys confirmed at Knox church Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the Palm Sunday morning service at Knox United Church in Auburn. The Junior Choir was under the direction of Mrs. Allan Webster with Mrs. Gordon Gross as pianist. The Senior Choir sang an anthem with Nancy Park as pianist. The children’s song was “Clap your hands, all ye people,’’ followed by their story. Rev. Snihur gave the Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer in unison. The announcements were given. The offering was received by Gordon Gross and Marinus Bakker and dedicated. Scriptures were read followed by the prayer chorus “Have Thine own way Lord’’. Rev. Snihur’s sermon was entitl­ ed “The Last Supper, the Beginn­ ing of something new’’. Confirmation questions were asked of the congregation. Con­ firmation took place and Ian An­ drews was confirmed and a Bible was presented to him by Mrs. Oliver Anderson. Bryan Gross was confirmed and a Bible was present­ ed to him by Lawrence Plaetzer. The hymn “When I survey the Wonderous Cross’’ was sung. The sharing of the bread and wine took place. The hymn “Amaz- Debt help unlikely: Riddell Continued from page 1 programs, not ad hoc solutions to short term problems, like the tripartite agreement on red meats. He said he wasn’t just the minister of the farmers who need help to handle their debt but must bring in programs for all farmers. He said he simply can’t concentrate his ministry’s time and money on helping farmers who need help with their debt. “Don’t go away anybody holding your breath that Riddell’s going to bring in another OFFIRR,” he said, “not unless interest rates soar again ” Looking around at the news media he said he hoped the story wouldn’t go out that there is doom and gloom in the agriculture indu­ stry. He pointed to the success of the Farmstart program to get young farmers into the industry to prove there was good news in the industry. Murray Cardiff, M.P. for Huron- Bruce also tried to bring some good news about farming to the meeting saying that net worth of farmers has increased 14 per cent in the last four years. Last year in February, he said, the Farm Credit Corpora­ tion (FCC) had 1800 loans to farmers in “serious’’ condition while this February it had only 250. But the subject of special interest rate help for farmers with debt problems just kept coming back up. By the end of the meeting Mr. Riddell was pointing out that under the tripartite agreement signed with other provinces recently, pro­ vinces are only allowed to give subsidies up to eight per cent over the tripartite level. OFFIRR, he warned, would be included in that eight per cent cap. “If you have it you may have to take away other programs such as the red meat program or the soil conservation program to get under the limits, he warned those present. But the last word on the subject went to Mr. Kelly. He said he was disturbed by the tone he was hearing at the meeting. Five years ing Grace’’ was sung. Rev. Snihur pronounced the Benediction and the benediction response “Jesus Keep me near the Cross” ended the service. Knox United Sunday School is having an Old Fashioned Country Supper on April 5. Contact Margo Middelkamp 529-7785. Sittings are 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Adults $6.00. Good Friday Service is being held at Knox United Church, March 24 at 8 p.m. Songfest will be at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. 5 tables at Auburn euchre party The weekly euchre party was held Tuesday night, March 14 with five tables in play. High lady was Marjorie McDou­ gall; low lady, Mary Shobbrook; high man, Adeline Allin, (as man); low man, Ernie Durnin; novelty prize, Grace Cartwright. Euchre parties were held every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at the Community Hall. ago, he said, people were saying a handful of farmers were in financial problems. “Every year we’ve lost a handful or two handfuls of farmers. We’ve all seen friends and neigh­ bours go out of the business and take debt with them.” Still, he said, the total debt in the Ontario farm community hasn’t been re­ duced significantly. Now, he said, again he was hearing that only a few farmers had problems. There are still a large number of people in the province who face the future with apprehen­ sion. Looking at Mr. Riddell he said that if there aren’t some ad hoc programs to help these people the long term might be very short. ANNOUNCING EMU 1988/89 BRUSSELS BULLS The March meeting of the Pres­ byterian Women’s Missionary Society was held in the afternoon at the home of Lillian Letherland. The president Martha Daer pre­ sided and welcomed all to the meeting. The Easter service was followed from the Glad Tidings which included hymns and scrip­ ture readings, meditations and prayers. The Devotional part was taken by' Marion Haggitt. The study was led by Viola Raithby. The titles were “Hallelujah for the Cross” and “A bridge built by Faith”. Mrs. Ruth Dewar read a poem. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction and the Lord’s Prayer. Grace was sung and lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Erma Cart­ wright. Irish music at Brussels Friendship Club Lively Irish music played by Freda Pipe preceded the monthly meeting held in the Library on March 15 with 25 in attendance. After the secretary’s and trea­ surer’s reports a short discussion followed concerning their annual visit to Huronview in Clinton on April 26. Partial plans were made but final arrangements will be completed at the next meeting held on April 19. With Easter fast approaching, thoughts turn to a new bonnet and the highlight of the day was the Easter Parade of hats when 18 ladies came adorned wearing their own masterpieces. These hats proved very hilarious but they also indicated creativity, and ingenuity by the participants. Mr. John Simpson and Mr. Ralph Rowland consented to act as judges for this fashion parade and they awarded the prizes to Ruby Steiss and Doris Hopper. At the euchre that followed the winners were: high lady, Mary Yuill; low lady, Effie Henricks; high man, John Simpson; low man, Dorothea McArter, (playing as a man); most lone hands, Mary Clark; most zeros, Mary Lowe; person with the most buttons, Ruby Steiss; Uno winner, Jessie Engel. A dainty lunch was served by Martha Logan and Marguerite Sanderson closed the meeting. DWAINE NICHOLLS #8 LEFTWING Pound for Poundone of the most aggressive players in the league, Dwaine injects a large amount of spirit into the Bulls with his speed and hustle. A product of the Elma-Logan Hockey System "Bernie” played a year of Midget in Listowel before signing with Brussels. Presently Dwaine at­ tends Cr. 12 Listowel District Secondary School IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BRUSSELS 887-9740 Ontario IN THE MATTER OF the Ontario Automobile Insurance Board Act, 1988, S.O. 1988, c.18. AND IN THE MATTER OF a reference made by the Lieutentant Governor in Council pursuant to section 28 of the said Act. NOTICE OF HEARING THE ONTARIO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BOARD (the “Board”), at the request of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, will hold a Hearing pursuant to section 28 of the Ontario Automo­ bile Insurance Board Act, 1988, SO. 1988, c.18. Purpose of the Hearing The Lieutenant Governor in Council has ordered the Board to conduct public hearings to examine the threshold no fault sys­ tem of privately delivered automobile insurance (with two speci­ fied thresholds), and the choice no fault system of privately delivered automobile insurance. The Order in Council dated March 2, 1989 (the “Reference”), containing the details of the systems under consideration, is available upon request. The Lieutenant Governor in Council has specifically ordered the Board to report on the following: 1 An estimation of the average prices that would be charged for automobile insurance policies within the referred systems, based on the mandatory classification system, the determi­ nations of fact and rates established by the Ontario Automo­ bile Insurance Board under its decision of February 13,1989; 2. The feasibility of extending the systems to public and commer­ cial vehicles; 3. The cost impact, if any, of the implementation of an alterna­ tive dispute resolution involving mediation and, if necessary, binding arbitration, for the settlement of no-fault compensation; 4. The administrative barriers that exist in relation to the systems that could result in significant additional costs either in im­ plementation or in the continuing operation of the systems; 5. Whether there would be greater stability in the average prices charged for automobile insurance policies after implementa­ tion of the systems; and 6. An estimation of the level of recovery to injured persons that would be achieved under the systems. The Board is to commence public hearings and report back to the Lieutenant Governor in Council as soon as is practicable. The Hearing THE HEARING will be held under File No. R-89-1 and will com­ mence on Wednesday, April 12, 1989 at 9 o’clock a.m. in the Board’s Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, 5 Park Home Avenue, North York. A PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE will be held on Tuesday, March 21,1989 at 2:30 p.m. in the Board’s Hearing Room to deal with preliminary matters, including, but not limited to the following: • written evidence to be pre-filed • the interrogatory process • the hearing process • issues The Board has engaged a consultant to assist the Board. The consultant will price the two systems of privately delivered automobile insurance as set out in the Reference. This evidence will be pre-filed on or before Monday, April 3, 1989. A SECOND PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE will be held on Friday, April 7, 1989 at 9:00 a m. in the Board’s Hearing Room to settle the issues and to deal with any other procedural matters. IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE AS A PARTY IN THE HEAR­ ING, you (or your lawyer or agent) must file with the Board a writ­ ten notice of your intention to participate as a party on or before Tuesday, March 21, 1989. A person who files such a notice in­ tends to participate fully in the hearing. INSTEAD OF PARTICIPATING AS A PARTY IN THE HEAR­ ING, you may comment on any of the issues as a LIMITED IN­ TERVENOR by filing a letter of comment with the Board. A letter of comment should clearly state your views, set out the grounds and the factual basis for your position, and indicate whether you intend to make an oral presentation to the Board. Letters of com­ ment must be filed at the Board’s office on or before Thursday, April 20, 1989, ALL DOCUMENTS FILED IN THIS PROCEEDING are avail­ able for viewing at the Board’s office during office hours Mon­ day to Friday, 8.30 a m. to 4:45 p.m. PROCEDURAL ORDERS as to how the matter will proceed may be issued from time to time. Copies of any procedural ord­ ers will be sent to all parties. IF YOU DO NOT BECOME A PARTY TO THE HEARING OR INDICATE THAT YOU WISH TO MAKE AN ORAL PRESENTA­ TION TO THE BOARD, THE BOARD MAY PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY FUR­ THER NOTICE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS. DATED AT NORTH YORK this 9th day of March, 1989. ONTARIO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BOARD 4th Floor, 5 Park Home Avenue North York, Ontario M2N 6L4 Phone No. (416) 222-2886 Fax No. (416) 730-7761 Toll Free: 1-(800)-668-0l28 (English) 1-(800)-668-0249 (French) Attn: Sophia Coroyannakis Board Secretary Ces avis est disponible en version francaise.