HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-11-20, Page 2518 Wanted
USED PiANO in good repair 262-3445.
46:47c
19 Property For Sale
3 BEDROOM brick ranch with large main
floor family room, featuring field stone
fireplace with insert. Terrace doors from
kitchen lead to large covered patio. Situated
in a quiet neighbourhood close to all
schools in Parkhill. 294-0084 for appoint-
ment. 381 fn
100 ACRE TILED DAIRY FARM, barn
45x100, plus loose shed. 36 stalls, approx.
65 head of cattle with quota, silo 18x60 with
unloader, pipeline milker, stable cleaner.
paved barnyard, implement shed. garage,
plus machinery. Good buildings, brick
house. 236-4170. 47SA
PRIVATE HOUSE SALE. Red brick -
aluminum 3 bedroom bungalow, aluminum
soffits, kitchen 9x12', dinette 7'x7', living
roost and d- ' g room, 1'2 baths, finish-
ed rec. room 25'x12'. (furnished). carpeted
throughout. electric hot water tank, dryer
cold room. C-shaped lot 67'x120' and
40'x20'. Close -to post office. corner of
Sanders and Albert. Reduced to 579,000.
Call 23.x.-2879. 44_47c
SCHOOL i"OR SALE. Modern 9 room
school plus gym with 16,146 sq. ft on a
7.5 acre site. Built in 1964/68. Property
zoned institutional. Asking price 5130.000.
Viewing by appointment only. The Mid-
dlesex County Board of Education J. De
Zorzi (519) 471-3510. 46-49c
3 BEDROOM BRICK BUNGALOVI' with
finished rec. room, 1'/ baths. 1 Sherwood
Cres. Exeter. 235-2156. 46t f n
3 + 1 BEDRQQM.5plit entry. Large coun-
try style kitchen and dining room. on pac-
ed road, just outside town limits. 235-0561
for appointment. 46:47c
20 Property For Rent
LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom apartment
available Nov. 1. Heat included 5250.06 per
month. 6 miles north of Ailsa Craig. Phone
293-3038. 41tfn
HENSALI: - one bedroom townhouse.
heat, parking, laundry facilities included.
Close to the arena. 5240.00 month.
Available Jan. I. 1986. No pets. 262-2014
or,2 2=3448. 45t fn
TWO BEDROOM just completed
broadloomed, solid oak cupboards, park-
ing. laundry. Adults only. Albert St. Phone
235-1497. 46tfn
APARTMENTS - two bachelor in Lucan.
Available immediately. Preferably older
adults. Phone 227-4406. 46;47c
GRAND BEND - one bedroom apartments
available immediately. Phone 238-2371.
47-49c
TWO BEDROOM apartment 5270 plus
utilities. No pets. Suitable for couple with
one child. First and last month's rent.
Minimum of one year lease. Apply' to Box
49P. Exeter Times Advocate, Exeter. NOM
ISO with references and place of employ-
ment. Available Dec. I st. 47:48c
LARGE COUNTRY HOME, 6 miles from
Ailsa Craig. Phone 293-3072. 47c
GRAND BEND - one bedroom, stove and
fridge. furnished if required. Nicely
decorated main floor. utilities paid.
References; 238.8I86. 47;48c
2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES. heat.
parking. laundry facilities. close to arena.'
no pets 5257.00 month. Available now.
262-2014 or 262-3448. 471fn
.HOUSE - 3 bedrooms. with garage, Main
St. Available Nov-. 30. Phone 228-6508
after 8:30 p.m. 47c
PARTIALLY FURNISHED one bedroom '
apt.. laundry and parking. Phone 235-1497.
471 fn
()NE BEDROOM modern apartment
downtown. stove and fridge included.
Phone 235-2420. 47Un
COUNTRY SETTING. 2 hedroom loth
broadloomed, separate gas furnace, garden
plot. $250 monthly. First. last; lease. Hwy.
4. 2 miles south of Exeter. Phone 235-2430
or 235-0392. 47:48c
21 For Rent
PLYWOOD FORMS, wedges, portable ce-
ment miser, power trowels. wheelbarrows,
etc. Form Ties stocked. Call Cnrriveau Ren-
tals by 8:30 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Weekdays.
anytime Saturday. 236-4954 Zurich.161fn
THE "OLD TOWN HALL" auditorium
for rentals includipg weddings. meetings.
banquet room, lectures. exhibitions. films,
etc. Kitchen facilities available. Contact.
Ellison Travel. 235-2000. 8tfn
3 Wanted To Rent
1(0 ACRES with goad house, Exeter arca.
Phone 235-0197. 46tfn
28 Auction Sales
GIGANTIC' FARM EQUIPMENT
Clearance Auction. Friday. Nov'. 22. 10
a.nt. sharp. New and used equipment in-
cluding approx. 50 tractors, 40 cars and
trucks, A.T.V. and over 250 pieces of all
types oI farm equipment. Special note: This
is our annual Fall Clean-up Sale featuring
a mystery row of tractors and farm equip -
mem that will be told totally unreserved
and absolutely to the highest kidder. Also
featured will be one farmer's full line at
equipment plus other local consignments.
Terms, ( ash. Visa or good cheque day of
sale. Not responsible for accidents on pro-
perty. Tractors and vehicle% to be sold in-
side. Last sale of 1985. Auctioneers, Cliff
(filbert and Bruce Ward. For more infor-
mation stall (5191 534-1638 or 534-2980.
. -Wayne WardFarm Equipment, Hwy. No.
6. \Viarton. Ontano 47x
See our complete selection of
Personal
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Exeter 235-1331
MODELS - The Benmiller Inn was a perfect setting for the Festive
Fashions and Christmas Creations show on November 6. Victoria Pfaff
was one of several models who modelled the clothing to raise funds
for the Huron -Perth -Bruce Chapfer of Epilepsy.
(Anne Nareiko photo)
Fashion show raises
funds for epilepsy
Clothes for the office, a night on the
town or for lounging around the house
were modelled to a full house at the
Benmiller Inn on November 6.
The fashion show, which also in-
cluded floral arrangements by Board
and Batten of Clinton. was held as a
fund raiser for .the Huron -Perth -
Bruce Chapter of Epilepsy for Epilep-
sy month.
Marj Vere of the Huron County
Chapter., estimates 120-125 people
took in the show, raising $973.41.
"1 was pleased withthe way it
went," she said. "The floral ar-
rangements by Jane Groves added a
special touch of Christmas to the
show." •
The show, entitled Festive Fashions
and Christmas Creations, showed off
men's and ladies' co-ordinates. sport-
swear, nightwear. casual looks furs
and jewellery.
Fashions were provided by Looking
Good of Exeter -Bayfield, Sweat Chic
of.E xeter, Herr fan:a Men's Wgar of
Clinton and Gentlemen's Choice of
Exeter.
Anstett Jewellers Ltd. of Clinton
provided diamond rings, necklaces,
pearls. gold watches and bracelets.
Kelly Vodden, Victoria Pfaff, Tam-
my Bowman, Joanne Carr, Mary
Caron, Diane. Stevenson, Donna
Wood, June Boussey, Terry Heywood,
Marie Jefferson; Rhonda McAlister,
Tim -Orleman , and Dennis Vere
modelled the fashions. Tracy Wood
co-ordinated the fashions and Tammy
Wood was the back stage co-
ordinator.
Dressers were Cheryl McAlister,
Anne Thompson, Nicole, Denise and
Danielle Garon.
Prize winners were: Jeff DeGroot
and Deb Thompson, gift certificates
from Herman's Men's Wear; Betty
Devereaux, Sweat Chic certificate;
Gail Hiltz. Looking Good certificate;
Sheila Richardson, cut and set from
Les Ciseux; Audrey Bunn, cookbook
from Huron -Perth Epilepsy Chapter;
Mary Anne Chambers, Anstett's gift;
Lorie Corrie, Roxanne Brown, Mary
Wood and Liz Taylor, Board and Bat-
ten arrangements.
A public awareness meeting will
also be held as part. of Epilepsy
month. The meeting will take place at
the Stratford Kiwanis Centre at 7:30
p.m. and will deal with first aid
-procedure.
Future outlook bleak
for Robarts School
The principal author of a report on
the future of the secondary education
program at the Robarts School
Regional Centre for the Hearing Han-
dicapped said Sunday night the only
way to save the program might be
"beefing up the use of the place."
Asked if he foresaw any great influx
of students 10 keep the program go-
ing, Merrill Sitko said: "I don't see
it
In his opinion, he said, "the era of
the institutional school is ending" but
the Robarts centre was a "a fantastic
facility" that could get a new lease on
life by reshaping its programs and co-
operating with other facilities such as
the University of Western Ontario.
Lack of knowledge among parents
about the centre "is half of the pro-
blem...the rest is that they don't want
to send their kids to an institution."
he said.
Stiko admitted at a meeting at the
centre Sunday night that his research
team could have gathered a lot more
data on whether to keep the secon-
dary program going in the face of
declining environment.
Few of the audience of 100. mostly
staff and parents of students at the
centre, indicated they were happy
with the studs results.
Audience members were quick to
point out what they considered to be
a contradiction in the report's fin-
dings --that few parents know what's
offered at the Robarts centre but at
the same time many parents don't
want to send their children there.
Sitko admitted that "a lot more
data" could be assembled on that
point.
Middlesex MPP Doug Reycraft,
parliamentary assistant to Education
Minister Sean Conway. promised:
"No decisions will be made until there
has been a thorough consultative
process."
Marlene Taylor of Henson. presi-
dent of the Robarts School Parents'
Association. which has been fighting
to save the program. took a poke at
the previous Conservative govern-
ment when she told the crowd she was
confident the new Liberal govern-
ment of David Peterson "will give us
a'fair hearing."
But she indicated the parents arc.
ready to continue the fight.
Paul Carroll of Clinton, superinten-
dent of student services with the
Huron County board of education.
said in an interview he got the feeling
"from other people here tonight" that
the Stiko report's findings were
regarded as justittcatton tor ending
the Robarts secondary program.
Times -Advocate, November 20, 1985 Page 13A
Foundation hears incidence of
stroke -related deaths on decline
While there is more to be learned in
the field of stroke and heart disease,
the incidence of stroke related death
has declined by five per cent each
year since 1950, said a leader in the
field.
Dr. Henry J. M. Barnett. chairman
of the Department of the Neurological
Sciences at the University of Western
Ontario, (UWO) was guest speaker at
the Huron County Heart and Stroke
Foundation's annual meeting at
Huronview on November 13.
"Like an iceberg, stroke research
is becoming more clear now, but
there is more to be uncovered under
the surface," said Barnett to a pack -
house at the Huronview
auditorium.
In an upbeat and sometimes
humorous address to the foundation's
members, Barnett traced the history
of the advancements in stroke
research and where it is headed. He
credited the reduction in deaths and
disability due to stroke to
technological advances which have
aided in early stroke detection.
"We can visualize the heart and brain
more than we ever could before," said
Barnett, referring to space-age
technology such as radio -nuclide im-
aging and the echo -cardiogram which
show stroke -causing blood clots which
restrict blood flow to the brain.
Over an eight year period, resear-
chers have identified a number of
symptoms which could lead to stroke
caused by smoking, high blood
pressure, high fat diet and uncontroll-
ed diabetes. Barnett said these stroke
threatening symptoms include, sud-
den weakness in an arm or leg, sud-
den paralysis, dizziness, and tem-
porary loss of speech or vision for 15
minutes up to 24 hours. Half those who
have had strokes have experienced
these symptoms and should be
regarded as stroke threatening symp-
toms until shown otherwise.
Much has also been learned about
the cause of those under 45 years -of -
age, said Barnett. He alluded to a con-
dition called a prolapsing miteral
valve - a fleshy protrusion on the
heart's main valve which could lead
to blood clots. First discovered in
1962, the condition was not linked
directly to stroke until recently.
Although one in every 20 people have
this condition, it rarely results in a
stroke, he said. •
With regards to reducing the risks
of high blood pressure andblood clots.
a number of drugs are now widely us-
ed. Also, the use of aspirin is prescrib-
ed to prevent blood from clotting.
In studies conducted between 1972
and 1977, a 30 per cent reduction in
stroke or stroke death was experienc-
ed in those patients who used aspirin
compared to those who didn't use it.
Barnett warned that aspirin is effec-
tive for some people but not for
others. However, they can be used to
a greater degree than other anti-
coagulants which are difficult to use
and the doses must be closely super-
vised, he said.
"There's a risk in using them. We'd
like to replace them altogether," he
said in 'an interview, adding that a
number of new anti -clotting drugs are
being tested on thousands of patients
volunteering for the studies.
Barnett said the medical communi-
ty is poised for a breakthrough in the
treatment of stroke with an ex-
perimental product called Fluosol. He
describes it as a petroleum substance .
with oxygen -carrying properties,
much like the body's red blood cells.
but only smaller. To illustrate the size
difference, Dr. Barnett showed a slide
of ball -bearings beside a basketball.
According to Barnett, Fluosol, as a
treatment for stoke, may be effective
in bringing oxygen (and thus life) to
a damaged blood vessel where a red
blood cell would be unable to
It's just started," Carroll said of
the fight to save the program.
The study, which began in
February and resulted in a- report
made public in mid-October, made no
recommendations for or against re-
taining the centre's secondary pro-
gram, which could close in the fall of
1986 because of declining enrolment.
The study concluded that parents
and educators are "recommending a
new or revised focus" for the centre.
Sixty students, half of them
residents of the centre. are enrolled
in the secoridarr' program this year
but enrolment is expected to drop to
35 by 1988. The education ministry has
proposed shifting the program to the
Ernest Drury Centre in Milton.,
Of the parents of elementary school
children in the area, only 52 per cent
of those surveyed said they would be
willing to send their children to the
Robarts centre. and the response
frotn the parents of secondary school
students was even worse - only 10.5
per cent of those surveyed said they
would be willing to send their children
to the London centre.
Record bookings
for Farm Show
A record number of approximate-
ly 650 exhibitors have booked exhibit
space for the Canada Farm Show --
the largest indoor agricultural equip-
ment showcase in Canada.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary the
1986 Canada Farm Show is expected
to attract over 70,000 visitors. The
show will take place at the Coliseum
in Toronto's Exhibition Place from
January 28 to 31, open daily from 9:001
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A new Farm Family Educational
Program has beer>rarranged to take
place daily, featuring maintenance
and preparation of equipment, leas-
ing versus buying. Many other educa-
tional features including cooking
demonstrations will make this pro-
gram very popular among visitors.
The Canada Farm Show will be the
first Opportunity of the year for Cana-
dian farmers to see the vast array of
equipment and products available in
1986. Among the exhibitors will be
computer companies demonstcating
the latest in software and hardware
for on -f rm use. -
The Canada Farm Show is spon-
sored by the -Ontario Retail Farm
Equipment Dealers' Association and
is produced and managed by in-
dustrial Trade Shows of Canada.
penetrate a blockage in the artery.
This kind of treatment could be the
difference between a major and a
minor stroke; it could mean the dif-
ference of going back to work or go-
ing to a nursing home," he said.
The substance, however, is toxic to
the body in its present form. Through
research. a safe variation could be
developed in the near future. "We're
very hopeful," he said.
While the medical profession has
reason to be optimistic over the new
insights into the treatment of stroke,
not all research has panned out. One
such project is cerebral bypass
surgery, once hailed as a major
medicalbreakthrough in this area.
In the November 18 issue of Time
Magazine, in an article entitled Se -
In
By Jack Riddell MPP
the first Liberal budget in 42
years, Treasurer Robert Nixon has
demonstrated the government's com-
mitment to fulfill the promises made
by Premier Peterson this past July.
while at the same time giving the tax-
payers in Ontario value for their
money. As well,the Budget works to
maintain a high level of both health
and social services and post secon-
dary education.
In the budget, Mr. Nixon has made
a realistic statement of Ontario's
financial position. He has also provid- -
ed municipalities, colleges and
universities and hospitals.across the
province with a sound basis for future
planning.
As simple as it wilds, it is the
revenue generated by the taxpayers
in Ontario that pays for the programs
and services provided by the govern-
ment. With that in mind, the follow-
ing highlights of programs brought in
by the Liberal government
demonstrate where the money goes.
Training and employment for youth
- $175 million in 1985-86 for youth pro-
grams to help young people get jobs
and worthwhile training. WiRt the
1986-87 allocation of $200 million, this
program will provide employment
and training opportunities for 230,000
young people by the end of next year.
Also, a $13 million three-yeai✓ co-
operative program will help high
school students make the transition
from school to the workplace.
Providing affordable rental housing
funds towards the construction of at
least 10,000 more non-profit housing
units, including 4,000 rent -geared -to -
income family units, over the next
three years. This program, plus sub-
sidized loans to developers to build
5,000 rental housing units, will
generate over 30,000 jobs.
Improve access to child care. an
additional 10,000 subsidized spaces
with priority given to children with
special needs and those in under -
serviced and rural areas.
Helping seniors maintain in-
dependence, $11 million -a -year to
strengthen community support ser-
vices for seniors and help them re-
main independent.
Developing northern Ontario
a $100 million Northern Ontario
coed Opinions on the Bypass, the
magazine examines the results of an
eight year, $9 million study on
cerebral bypass surgery co-ordinated
by Barnett. He, along with colleagues
from the Department of Neurology at
UWO, found the intricate surgical
technique to be a disappointment.
The operation which originated
nearly 20 years ago, calls for a re-
routing of a blood vessel around a
blocked artery to allow blood flow to
the brain.
The results of the study, reported
- Time Magazine, showed that among
patients who underwent the surgery,
there were 14 per cent more fatal and
non -fatal strokes than among those
who did not have the operation.
Mary's Musings
Do you want to know how to meet
Tots of people and 'get- a friendly
"Hello" most places you go? Get your
name printed on your car's licence
plate.
I've had "MARY" printed on my
licence plate for a couple of years now
and I'm really enjoying it. When I
first got it, i had no idea of the atten-
tion it would attract. nor did 1 know
what a friendly response people would
have.
Soon after it was put on my car, I
was travelling along the QEW into
Toronto. At that time. personalized
licence plates were practically
unknown. A car travelling behind me
beeped his horn a few tinies. i ner-
vously looked around, wondering
what i was doing wrong. i was Kelly
sure it wasn't anyone I knew, but I
waved back anyway. Then he pulled
in' ahead of me, and on his licence
plate was printed "CLIVE". He wav-
ed again and then was lost in the
traffic.
it was actually my husband who
wanted a personalized licence plate
when they first became available.
However. we both filled out the forms
and he took them, in, early the first
morning. But he wasn't early enough
anthe computer already had a Vic-
toristed. ironically, Mary was,still
available, even though it is a much
more common name than Victor. ti'ou
see, to have a personalized licence
plate, there can only be one in ail of
Ontario.
People seem to be much friendlier
By Mary Alderson
when they can can you by your first
name. 1t works wonders with the
usually gruff and grim customs of-
ficials at the Bluewater Bridge. Now
when 1 drive up to the both, I usually
get a smile and a "Hi Mary, how long
you been in the U.S.?"
At the gas stations where I regular-
ly buy gas. the attendants don't have
to check my licence plate'lo fill out the
credit card slip. When i pull into a gas
station i've never been to before, i
always gel a "How are you today
Mary," and i think they wash the
windshield more willingly.
in busy parking lots,- someone
always says "Hi Mary" and now that
1 travel with my, nine month old
daughter, they usually come over to
see the baby. Then i am asked which
one of us is Mary.
- Having a personalized licence plate
puts a little extra pressure on one to
keep one's ear nice. Recently i have
to give my six year old Mustang a
new coat of paint, so that she would
look equal to her Licence plate.
it is a sad comment on our times
when it takes something like this for
people to smile and. say hello. Why
can't we just be friendly for the sake
of being friendly?
There is one problem with having
Mary printed on my licence plates.
My husband objects to driving my
car. You see, there are occasions
when ( would prefer his larger car,
but he balks at the idea of trading. 1
guess he just doesn't like it when peo-
ple say "Ili Mary!"
First budget
Development Fund to create viable
and enduring economic activity, in the
North over the next five years; and
financial help for Northerns who must
travel long distances for special
medical attention unavailable at
home.
Helping Ontario farms - A $50
million program - the Ontario Family
Farm Interest Rate Reduction Pro-
gram -- to help .farmers cope with
economic pressures; $20 million for
Ontario's red meat producers through
the Tripartite Stabilization Plan; and
a $6 million transition fund for tobac-
co growers and other farmers leaving
agriculture.
Boosting small business - The Small,
Business Development Corporations
will have their roles expanded in the
North and East. Funding will be in-
creased by $5 million to a total of $30
million.
To strengthen Ontario's partner-
ship with local governments and to
help colleges, universities and
hospitals plan more effectively, the
Budget provides early details of
transfer payments.
Colleges and universities - A four
percent increase in basic operating
grants to colleges and universiti ;
$80 million for colleges and univer-
sities excellence funds; an eight per-
cent increase in funding to $145
million for the Ontario Student
Assistance Program; and a four per-
cent cap on formula tuition fees.
School boards - $107 million in
operating •funds and $17 million in
capital funds to extend support to
separate secondary schools.
$67 million for the regular school
capital support programs; plus an ad-
ditional $25 million in capital funding
for priority expansion in rapidly -
growing communities.
Municipalities - A 4:2 percent in-
crease in the basic allocation for total
transfer payments in '86-87 and a
special $60 million fund for urban
transit and local road improvements.
Hospitals - An 8.3 percent increase.
in total allocations for hospitals for
operating casts.
Social assistance - A four percent
increase in social assistance benefits
effective January 1, 1986. Shelter sub-
sidies, benefits for children of social
assistance recipients and special'
allowances for handicapped children
were also increased.
In order to create a more equitable
tax system, the Budget of Treasurer
Nixon will reduce or eliminate the in-
come tax paid by 390,000 people in On-
tario who have low incomes. At the
other end of the spectrum, people
whose income exceeds $50,000 will
pay a three percent surtax.
Ontario has over $2 billion in finan-
cial assets on its books that do not
represent any real value other than
to record debts the Province owes
itself. Mr. Nixon has taken steps to
end these "left -pocket -to -right -pocket -
and -back -again" bookkeeping
entries.
The Treasurer has also dealt with
Suncor. Purchased by (he Conser-
vatives in 1981 for $650 million. the
value of ttfe shares today is
significantly loaner than the purchase
price. in order to get the Province out
of this bad deal, a review is underway
to determine the best way of dealing
with the Suncor shares. in the mean-
time, to clear the Province's books,
the recorded investment will be writ-
ten off and the Province's relnaining
obligation for the Sun note, which
totals $420 million in principal and in-
terest. will be discharged for approx-
imately $305 million.
For more information on the 1985
Ontario Budget, you can call collect
al ( 4161 965-8400.
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