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The Huron Expositor, 1995-11-08, Page 17131. SERVICE DIRECTORY GENERAL REPAIRS to all makes and models of trucks and cars. Paint jobs, mechanic work, low prices, free estimates. We pick up scrap metal. 482-3756. 31-44x4cc FAX SERVICE Have your important documents faxed at the Huron Expositor office, 100 Main St., Seaforth. 1st page - 8V2 x 11 $4.00, additional pages to same phone number $1.00. To receive a fax at our office the cost is $1.00 per sheet. (GST extra). For more information phone 527-0240. 31-01xtf REPAIR AND REFINISHING Of furniture and antiques, handstripping, also custom made furniture built to your plans. Robert Kerr, RR#1, Seaforth. Phone 527- 0786. 31-44-tf ALUMINUM AND CUSTOM WELD- ING, ornamental railing, trailers, custom hitches, pig/cattle penning, machinery repairs and fabricating. Phone Peter De Jong 523-4816, Londesboro. 31-44-tf PHOTO COPIES Photocopying Service available at the Huron Expositor office, 100 Main St., Seaforth. 81/2 x 11 copies -.25 cents per sheet, 81 x 14 copies - .35 cents per sheet. (GST and PST extra). Phone 527-0240. 31-01-tfnxe 34. PERSONAL A.A. If you think you have a drink- ing problem Alcoholics Anonymous has worked for millions. Call 527- 1650 or toll free 1-800-706-9833. 34-44-tf PSYCHIC ALLIANCE. 100,000 + satisfied customers. October 2 lottery winners. Solve all problems. Answers about love, money, career. $3.49/min. Talk live 1 on 1. 24 hrs. 18+ all calls confidential 1- 900-451-4336. 34-45xbc ADOPTEES, Birth Parents, Family Members. Canada Wide National Registry and search assistance 1- 800-871-8477. If you are an adoptee/birth parent, call for more information 1-800-871-8477. 34- 45xbc WEDDINGS -CHRISTENINGS Performed you location or our indoor or outdoor chapel (non -denominational). For personal >trrangements and brochure can: Rev. Chris Morgan, Ali Faiths Pastoral Centre, Benmirer, 524.5724. 35. NOTICE TO CREDITORS • NOTICE TO CREDITORS in the Estate of JANINA PAULUS All persons having claims against that estate of JANINA PAULUS, late of the town of Seaforth, in the County of Huron, deceased, who died on the 14th day of September, 1995 are notified to send in full particulars of their claims to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of November, 1995 after which date the assets will be distributed having regard only to claims then received. DATED at Seaforth, Ontario this 16th day of October, 1995. RALPH SMITH Barrister and Solicitor 20 Gouinlock Street P.O. Box 159 SEAFORTH, Ontario NOK IWO NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of LETRiA GEORGIA MacDONALD All persons having claims against the estate of Letitia Georgina MacDonald, late of the Town of Seaforth, in the County of Huron who died on or about the 23rd day of August, 1995 are hereby notified to send In full particulars of their claims to the undersigned on or before the 29th day of November, 1995, after which date the assets will be distributed having regard only to claims then received. DATED at Seaforth, Ontario this 1st day of November, 1995. McCONNELL, STEWART & DEVEREAUX Barristers and Solicitors 77 Main Street, Seaforth, Ontario, NOk IWO Solicitors for the Executors. 36. ANNOUNCEMENTS • AD AND NEWS DEADLINE The deadline for news copy, classified and display advertising for The Huron Expositor, Seaforth is Monday at 1 p.m. Phone 527- 0240. 36-01-tfnxe 37. MORTGAGES t 1" & 2" Mortgage Money Available as low as 8.00% Interest Personal Loans If you qualify, payments Amt. Approx. Mo. Payment ' 5,000 ' 41.66 '10,000 ' 83,33 '15,000 '125.00 - Consolidate your debts Call (519) 3634211 1-600497.1932 Astral Funding Inc. Pafrnpa(11Of The movement for active, healthy living (38. AUCTION SALE 5' RICHARD LOBB AUCTION CALENDAR CLIN(TON 482-7898 BAT., NOy. 18 AT 9 AM - Estate of Walter Pepper plus additions of 1985 Olds car, nearly new 8 hp snowblower at Lobb Auction, Clinton. BAT., Noy. 913 AT 9 AM - Hdusehold auction for Alice Pridham of Goderich plus additions at Lobb Auction, Clinton. We are accepting good additions for future. auc- tions. Call now. Are ybu thinking of buying or sell- ing a home or farm? Call Richard Lobb sales repre- sentative for Culligan Real Estate Ltd., office 482-3400, residence 482- 7898. Call anytime. 39. EDUCATIONAL • r LEARN AUCTIONEERING at the Southwestern School of Auctioneering. Next class: November 18-24. Contact: Southwestern Ontario School of Auctioneering, R.R. 5, Woodstock, Ont. N4S 7V9. (519) 537-2115. 39- 45xbc BE A SUCCESSFUL Writer...with our great home study course. Call for your free book. 1-800-267- 1829. The Writing School, 2441-38 McArthur Ave., Ottawa, On. K1 L 6R2. 39-45xbc CERTIFICATE COURSES. Learn Income Tax Preparation or Basic Bookkeeping. For free brochures, no obligation. U & R Tax Schools, 1345 Pembina Hwy. Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2B6, 1-800-665- 5144. Enquire about exclusive franchise territories. 39-45xbc 40. LOST & FOUND • r LOST - Man's gold wrist watch, on Sunday, possibly between Northside Church and Centre St. Sentimental value, retirement gift. Reward. 527-0298. 40-45x1 (43. BIRTHS SKINNER Kevin and Pauline thank God for the safe arrival of their first child, a son Jacob James. Jake was born Oct. 16, 1995 at Stratford General Hospital weighing 8Ib 9 oz. Proud first time grandparents are Jerome aryl Joan Murray and Dave and Lenore Skinner. Special thanks to Dr. Shannon , Dr. Whitmore and the wonderful nurr,.-^ on 3 south. 43-45xlcc BRANT Oh thank Heaven fc our 7-11 (lbs oz.) Jeb Ethan Brand was born to thrilled parents John and Judy Brand of R.R. #3, Clinton on Saturday, October 28, 1995 at 2:39 pm. Jeb evens the score at four and four for proud grandparents Ray and Leona Anstett of Seaforth and two and two for John and Margaret Brand of R.R. #2, Bayfield. 43-45x 1 cc DE CORTE Big brothers Kyle and Jeff are thrilled to announce the arrival of their little sister Leah Wilma. Leah was born October " 24, 1995 weighing 6 lbs. 4 oz. Proud parents are Ken and Elaine. Leah is the 16th grandchild for Cor and Catherine DeCorte of Seaforth and the 15th grandchild for Harry and Wilma Pennings, Zurich. Great grandmother is Martha Van Bakal of Dublin. 43-45x1c 46. IN MEMORIAM • BRODHAGEN: In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Nelson Brodhagen who passed away Nov. 11, 1908. Although your time is passing, With each new coming day, We hold the treasured memories, Which will never go away. Lovingly remembered by his wife Herta, Idella, Irvin and Lloyd and grandchildren. 46-46x1 FRAMER: In memory of Jack Fraiser who passed away Nov. 13, 1977. As the days go slowly by, We try to show that we don't cry, We keep our sorrow in our hearts, While we try to do our best. Your presence felt in many ways, As we continue along lifes way. Our memories help us through, When we think of you. Lovingly remembered by wife Gerry, Jon and Colleen, and Wayne. 46-45x1 47. CARDS OF THANKS WHEATLEY My sincere thanks to my family and friends for their visits, cards and flowers while 1 was in hospital. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff. Thanks again. - Erma Wheatley 47-45x1 (47. CARDS OF THANKS• r DE CORTE Elaine would like to thank everyone who helped looked atter Kyle and Jeff prior to the arrival of Leah, especially Oma De Corte, Grandma Pennings and Rose Visser. Thanks to all for the visits to the hospital, card, gifts and well wishes since returning home. 47-45x 1 c KERSLAKE Special thanks to family, friends and neighbors for the cards and gifts received at our surprise anniversary party. This day will always be remembered. - Freda and Bill Kerslake 47-45x1 ROWLAND Thank you to my family who have so thoughtfully helped me ease into retirement. That `limo' at the back door on my last day with alt of you in it was certainly a surprise) The open house hosted by my family gave me the opportunity to visit with the many associates I have worked with during the 25 years I was employed by the Huron -Perth Catholic Board. Thank you to all who came to visit. May our friendships always continue. To the staff at the board office, thank you for your best wishes that last day and for your generous gift. - Sincerely, Ed Rowland 47-45x1 SMITH I would like to thank the nursing staff in I.C.U. of Seaforth Hospital, Dr. Alan Kosaric and Dr. A.A. Van Walraven for their excellent care and concern. Thank you to Seaforth ambulance personnel, Dr. Tebbutt and nurses in I.C.U. and fourth floor west of Stratford General Hospital. Special thanks to my family and to friends for cards and inquiries. - Sincerely, Wayne 47-43x1cc WILLIAMSON Words can never express our heartfelt gratitude for all the love, support and prayers we received during the tragic loss of a son, loving husband and father. The many acts of kindness and sympathy by neighbors, family and friends for the floral tributes, phone calls, cards and food were greatly appreciated. Our thanks go out to Father Joe, the ladies of St. Ambrose and the many people that helped in any way. Also thanks to Betts Funeral Home for their compassion during such a difficult time. A sincere thank you for the donations to the educational trust fund for John's infant son Derrick. Your thoughtfulness Is truly overwhelming and a very, very special memorial. - Heidi and Derrick Williamson, Ken and Anne Williamson, Richard and Judy Israels 47-45-1 MI HURON IXIPOC1TOR, November 8, 1996-17 unityi ; Board of Ed looking to cut $4 -million BY AMY NEILANDS SSP News Staff The Huron County Board of Education (HCBE) is looking to cut $4 million from its 1996 budget to ease the burden on the property taxpayers of Huron County. It was determined at the Oct. 2 HCBE meeting that a poss- ible 9.6 per cent Increase in the mill rate may occur despite continued reductions in spend- ing from the board. It was presented to the board at the Nov. 6 regular HCBE meeting that with an update of the market value assessment sys- tem for general property tax- ation an additional five per cent increase on tax rates for resi- dential property owners may occur as assessment values shift away from the commer- cial sector to the residential sector. With the possible impact of another five per cent from market value reassessment, Superintendent of Business Janet Baird -Jackson said that the "worst . case scenario" would be a total 14.6 per cent increase. To assimilate the impact on the Huron County property taxpayer, the board would be required to reduce $4 million in over -ceiling" spending. "That's just the start," said Baird -Jackson to the board. "We may need a larger reduc- tion than that to negate the property tax impact. There isn't a lot left to remove." The superintendent noted that the board has been asking all school principals to look at ways of reducing spending in the schools in ways that would "not impend negatively on classroom instruction." Education Centre departments have also been asked to look at possible reductions in spending. Board committees have already been looking at ways of reducing spending and a list of reduction measures was presented at the Nov. 6 meet- ing. This list of anticipated reductions include: an investi- gation of a number of "smaller" line items where cost reductions might be 'accumu- lated; place a minimum of three courses for each student per semester; limit furniture and equipment spending; defer the capital purchase of buses for the elementary panel for one year only; and limit cus- todial supply purchase. These and others listed for possible reductions total just over $1 million. "We've already reduced estimates below 1995 levels and we need to keep going," said Baird -Jackson. "Rte challenge is not an easy one. The next million won't be so easy to find." Trustee Norm Pi ;kell asked why the municipalities don't understand the HCBE's situ- ation, making a note of a num- ber of letters the board has received from area municipal- ities stating that the HCBE should be budgeting a zero per cent increase. While a municipality deter- mines its own mill rate, educa- tion financing is not conducted the same as municipal financ- ing, stated HCBE Director of Education Paul Carroll. At the Oct. 2 meeting, Carroll stated that despite drastic reductions from the HCBE, taxes continue to go up as a result of provin- cial downloading. "Some municipal partners don't want to believe it," said Carroll at the Nov. 6 meeting. "These letters have indicated that we have some more educating to do," Financial seminar offers good advice BY MONA IRWIN SSP News Staff An upcoming seminar about retirement financial planning has good advice - and no sales pitch, says Dean Whalen who will be running the seminar. 'It's for everybody who is retired or planning to retire soon,' Whalen said. Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement will be held Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Seaforth District High School. There is a registration fee, but 'we guarantee this 100 per cent,' Whalen said. 'If it's not what you expected or not suitable for you, you'll get a full refund. 'I strongly advise people to plan their'redreinent finances at least 10 years ahead of time,' he added. 'Many people leave it until the last couple of weeks, and by that time, so many opportunities have passed you by.' Whalen works for Lyons J Community Calendar � WED., NOV 8 1:00-3:00 p.m. • Parents' and Tots' Skating at the Arena 1:30-4:00 p.m. - Senior Shuffleboard at the Arena 6:15 p.m. - Seaforth Horticultural Society Annual Meeting and Potluck at Northside United Church 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Minor Broomball at the Arena 9:00-10:30 p.m. - Ladles' Broomball at the Arena 10:30-11:30 p.: 1. - Men's Broomball at the Arena THUR., NOV. 9 4:00-5:30 p.m. - Figure Skating at the Arena 7:00 p.m. - Seaforth Community Church service, 48 Water St., Egmondvllle (Bethel Bible). You are welcome. 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Minor Broomball 9:00-11:30 p.m. - Men's Broomball at the Arena FRI, , NOV. 10 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Storyhour at the Seaforth Library 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Seniors' Bowling at Starlight Lanes 8:15-11:15 p.m. - Exeter vs. Centenaires Hockey at the Arena SAT. , NOV. 11 6:30-7:30 a.m. - Houseleague Hockey - Sharks vs. Kings 7:30-8:30 a.m. - Houseleague Hockey - Panthers vs. Bruins 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Houseleague . Hockey • Blues vs. Ducks 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Houseleague Hockey - Whalers vs. Oilers 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Houseleague Hockey - Leafs vs. Canadians 11:30-12:30 p.m. - Minor Hockey at the Arena 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Goderich vs. Petite A Ringette at the Arena 11:00-3:00 p.m. - Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar and Tea at the Hospital 2:30-4:00 p.m. - Free Public Skating sponsored by Seaforth Insurance 5:00-6:15 p.m. - Stephen Twp. vs. Atom ii Hockey 6:15-7:15 p.m. - Tykes Hockey 7:15-8:45 p.m. - Listowel vs. Pee Wee II Hockey 8:45-10:15 p.m. - Mitchell vs. Bantam 11 Hockey SUN., NOV. 12 11:00-2:00 p.m. - Recreation Hockey at the Arena 2:00-5:00 p.m. - Mt. Brydges vs. Centennalres 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Forest vs. Novice Ringette at the Arena 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Forest vs. Tween A Ringette at the Arena 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Mitchell vs. Junior Ringette 8:00-9:15 p.m. - Forest vs. Belle C Ringette. 9:15-11:00 p.m. - Monkton vs. Bantam II Hockey MON. , NOV. 13 4:30-9:00 p.m. - Figure Skating at the Arena 7:30-10:30 p.m. - Bingo at Arena - Hall opens at 6:30 p.m. 9:00-10:30 p.m. - Wellesley vs. Beavers Oldtimers Hockey TUES., NOV. 14 9:00.11:30 a.m. - Parents' and Tots' Playgroup at the Northside United Church 10:00-12:00 p.m. - Parents' and Tots' Skating at the Arena 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Hanover vs. Bantam Hockey 8:00 p.m. - Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary Meeting in Conference Room #2. 8:00-9:00 p.m. - Dog Obedience at the Arena WED. , NOV. 15 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Parents' & Tots' Skating at the Arena 1:30-4:00 p.m. - Senior Shuffleboard at the Arena 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Minor Broomball at the Arena 9:00-10:30 p.m. - Ladles' Broomball at the Arena 10:30-11:30 p.m. - Men's Broomball at the Arena If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240, or mail the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO well in advance of the scheduled date. Free listing includes date, time, name of event and location only. Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor. and Mulhern Financial Services Ltd., an offshoot company of Lyons and Mulhern Insurance Brokers Ltd., located on West Street, Goderich. Lyons and Mulhern Financial Services is sponsoring the seminar, but Whalen will not be pushing any particular company - including his own - or any particular investment products, he said. 'This is a generic education program,' he emphasized. The seminar is aimed at people 45 and older, 'even 70 -year- olds,' Whalen said, because many retirees continue working part-time as long as they can. 'The saddest thing to see is people who are retired now and looking back at the things they could've done five or 10 years ago to minimize taxes, but now it's too late. 'People usually don't want to spend a lot of time looking at their finances. But when you're 60, theoretically, you've got another 30 years to live with your decisions. If those decisions have cost you thousands of dollars, that's not good.' Statistics show that, on the average, men depend on programs such as the Old Age Pension for 37 per cern of their retirement income. For women, those programs make up half their retirement income. The levels of government income are out of the individual's control, Whalen said. Now there's a ratio of between eight and 10 taxpayers per retiree; by 2010, when the baby boomers start retiring, that's expected to drop to two or three taxpayers per retiree - and that can't help but affect how much each retiree will get in government pension money. 'So we discuss how we can manipulate and develop those aspects of retirement finances that we can control,' such as investments and tax breaks. Down the road, Lyons and Mulhern plans to approach area community colleges about sponsoring the program. It's already been sponsored by more than 250 colleges and universities throughout North America, he said. 'Even organizations like seniors' organizations could present this seminar if it were sponsored by a local church or community group,' Whalen added. 'There's not really an enrolment limit,' he said. 'We expect a total of 30, but we can handle more than that.' Number of graders reduced by county road department Continued from page 7 mittee decided to reduce the number of graders from six to four by not replacing graders as they wore out. The new schedule is recommending a further reduction to three graders in the fleet as the road construction program is com- pleted, according to committee reports. "In 1994, the committee deferred the replacement of three pick-up trucks, a tool van and high pressure washer from 1995 to later years. The 1995 schedule recommends deferring th4.replacement of the Count County councilor thinks health Engineer's car from 1996 to 1997, deferring replacement of the Deputy County Engineer's vehicle to 1999, delaying the replacement of tandem trucks by an additional year, and deferring replacement of the 35 -ton float from 1996 to 1999. "The replacement of one of the old bulldozers was shown for 1995 however the County Engineer advised that a suitable used unit was not found and that the timing of the purchase would likely depend on the availability of a suitable machine," according to reports. unit is over -staffed, wants layoffs BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Editor One Huron County Council- lor thinks overstaffing is the problem in the county Health Unit where employees have had to take time off to meet Social Contract requirements. Coun, Bob Hallam of West Wawanosh challenged some of the money saving measures by the Huron County Health Unit at Thursday's County Council meeting in Goderich. "We're giving (employees) three days (off) for the last two months to meet the Social Contract (target) of $40,000. If we can get away with three days (less of work) in two months, that's 18 in a year - indicating to me that we're well over -staffed because that's almost a month's work. "I have a great deal of con- cern about our Social Contracts and the way they are being implemented throughout the county. I think maybe we should be looking at lay-offs," said Hallam. Coun. Bill Clifford, Chair of the County's Health and Seniors' Committee, said staff reductions are being con- sidered. "However, we do have to address the Social Contract. That's what we're doing at this particular time. We will be meeting to see how close we are to target and what further steps we'll have to take to reach that target," said Clifford. Group trying to buy historic home A committee formed as ar, offshoot of the Neustadt local architectural conservation ad- visory committee is trying to buy the birthplace of former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbeker in that tiny com- munity near Walkerton. The former PM's old home is in the hands of the estate of its last owner, who died last year.